June 2026

Let’s go fly a kite

Body Creativity took flight at Lake El Reno as residents of all ages gathered for a free Kite Building Workshop.The event was hosted June 13 at the RV Clubhouse.The come-and-go event brought together families from across the community for a day of hands-on learning, creativity and fun.
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Prison Fellowship Academy launched at El Reno FCI

Body Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families, and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, inaugurated its first Prison Fellowship Academy at a federal prison with a ribbon-cutting...
Heather Rice-Minus speaks to the crowd gathered at the ribbon-cutting event

Public Records - 6/27/26

Body LAWSUITSCrown Asset Management LLC vs. Shelly Collins for $2,500.56 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Lesa Allen for $3,600.85 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Timothy Mieir for $8,865.

All-State efforts show ER boys soccer headed upward

Body Having three players named to the Class 5A West roster for the Oklahoma Soccer Coaches Association’s All-State Game, then having the trio turn in standout performances, is a telltale sign the tide is changing for El Reno High School’s boys soccer program.
Tristan Chandler (8), Diego Reyes (7) and Aldo De La Torre (keeper)

Timothy Hobson

Body Timothy J. Hobson was born Aug. 21, 1960, in Okarche, Oklahoma, to Paul Dale and Loretta Ruth (Kerr) Hobson. He passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City at the age of 65.

Twister or wind?

Body El Reno was hit hard by the Monday morning storm that blew through central Oklahoma, but fortunately, no injuries or deaths were reported, police said.
Mike Murray (back right) talks with Bobby Don Stevenson, who had stopped by to check the damage to Murray’s home

Website in the works for county

Body Canadian County is working toward a website design and ADA compliance.“There’s a deadline, I want to say it’s in 2027, to have the website completely ADA compliant,” said Lacey Dawson, District 2 commissioner.“We think we’re really close.
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