March 2026

Body The future of historic Route 66 west of El Reno was discussed when a couple dozen people gathered to learn about planned improvements to a local stretch of the Mother Road.

Body The Canadian County OSU Extension Office will offer a Wheat Production and Marketing meeting on Wednesday, March 25.The program will be held at the Education Building, 220 N. Country Club Road. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Body Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mount Zion Global Methodist Church. Carol Stine opened the meeting, while Donna Wehmuller read a devotional titled “Being Polite.

Body The Oklahoma congressional delegation’s wealth lies not so much in stocks and bonds as it does in real estate and personal business interests that range from consulting firms to agriculture to McDonald’s franchises.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY — In conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the Oklahoma History Center, the public is invited to a unique architectural tour of the building on Thursday, April 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.The tour will highlight aspects of the creative process and design.

Body Cities and states are filing lawsuits and scrambling for alternative sources of money as the Trump administration seeks to shut off the federal funding spigot for biking and walking trails.

Body STILLWATER — The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have provided nutritional guidance since 1980.The latest guidelines continue to provide the public with research-based information to help people of all ages make healthier food and beverage choices.

Body In a new twist, El Reno High School’s baseball program took spring break off from competition instead of hosting games in the annual Union City Festival as it’s done for more than five years.

Body El Reno High School’s tennis teams posted their first top 10 finishes of the season at the 2026 Lone Wolf Classic played at the Earlywine Complex.The El Reno boys took third place behind Westmoore and Chisholm.

Body Services for Gary Leon Hartley will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 23 at Huber-Benson Funeral Home.Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be at Red Rock Cemetery in Calumet.  Mr. Hartley died March 16, 2026, at his home in Traskwood, Arkansas.