May 2026

Stitt orders halt to weatherization program amid spending concerns

Gov. Kevin Stitt instructed the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to immediately halt the weatherization program administered by the Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City and Oklahoma and Canadian Counties Inc. (CAAOKC).The action follows a forensic investigation that identified significant...

One final game

WEATHERFORD – Three El Reno High School graduates and a trio of their former coaches narrowly missed logging a win in their final baseball game together.Jonathan Shelley, Mason Fulton and Preston Archer played for the Large North squad in the 2026 Western Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association’s...
Jonathan Shelley makes a throw toward first base

WOBCA honors put smile on Thiessen’s face

Cody Thiessen has won a bunch of awards since arriving in Calumet with his wife, Jennifer and their three boys prior to the start of the 2022 fall baseball season.As a matter of fact, four state runner-up trophies and this year’s back-to-back Class B State Championships – the first in school...
Kaleb and Cody Thiessen with their WOBCA awards

Council takes no action on Sandidge resignation

After about an hour in closed session, the El Reno City Council voted to adjourn without taking any action related to the resignation of City Manager Matt Sandidge. Last week, Sandidge announced he is leaving the city manager position.

First responders BBQ

Floyd Mullens said his neighbors may have wondered what was happening at his home last Saturday, but he assures them, all is well. For the seventh consecutive year, Mullens hosted a barbecue in honor of Canadian County emergency responders.
Floyd and Toni Mullens pose next to the flag that greeted first responders

Dining with Donald

For the past year, Canadian County Sheriff Chris West has had what could be described as a front row seat to history.
Donald Trump and Chris West pose for a photo in the Rose Garden

Gathering for prayer

People gathered for prayer May 17 at the Centre Theatre as the nation rededicated itself to God.Gatherings such as this were held across the nation as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary.El Reno Scouts led the gathering in a flag salute as others offered prayers for healing in our...
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