February 2026

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.The Cowboys 103-97 win over Redlands was the second highest point total allowed by the Redlands defense, three points shy...

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.

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 $27,980.29 to pay a debt plus...

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.

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.The owners of the property, Talala Properties, LLC, had fought the action in court, but the District Court...

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.

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. Rock Island Avenue, the enhanced building now offers El Reno residents access to WEOKIE’s suite of...

United Way of Canadian County (UWCC) announced its 2025 fundraising total during the annual Campaign Celebration event Jan. 30.This year’s campaign raised $313,347, which will be invested on behalf of donors to support programs addressing the community’s health and human service needs.

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?

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.