February 2026

Body Connors State College’s offense seems to have the number of the defense from Redlands Community College men’s basketball team, posting a second triple-digit effort against RCC.

Body Brent Ellis Carder, 48, passed away Feb. 7, 2026, in Oklahoma City. He was born April 19, 1977, to Dr. Kent E Carder and Priscilla Carder of El Reno. He attended El Reno schools and graduated from El Reno High School in 1995.

Body LAWSUITSLVNV Funding LLC vs. Kathrine Williams for $42,299.25 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.LVNV Funding LLC vs. Brittany Galvan for $12,763.65 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Navy Federal Credit Union vs. Curtis Edwards for $27,980.

Body Mobile Meals of El Reno began Feb. 2, 1976. It started with $50 in the bank account.Mary Kennedy, one of the original founders, remembers those first few weeks well.

Body The building at 405 W. Watts, originally the El Reno office to the Rock Island Railroad, is coming down.Built in the 1920s, the three-story building with a basement had been condemned in 2019.

Body The Canadian County 4-H program continues to grow with more youth joining and the recent signing of a new club charter.Canadian County 4-H educator Kailyn Twyman shared news about the 4-H Gardening Club - and more - during a presentation to Canadian County commissioners.

Body WEOKIE Federal Credit Union has completed its merger with Rock Island Credit Union and the transformation of the El Reno branch into a full-service WEOKIE Member Relationship Center.Located at 320 S.

Body United Way of Canadian County (UWCC) announced its 2025 fundraising total during the annual Campaign Celebration event Jan. 30.

Body I am often asked a simple question: Why do you do it? Why choose a career in higher education administration, and why take on the responsibility of serving as a college president?

Body Calumet High School cheerleader Andrea Locke shakes a pom while smiling from atop a pyramid during last week’s games between the Chieftains and rival Okarche.