July 2026

Body Former El Reno Mayor Charles H. Tompkins, one of the earliest champions of U.S. Highway 66 and the third president of the National U.S. 66 Highway Association, has been inducted into the Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame.

Body Congratulations to Becky Wahler on her retirement with Mercy Home Health!Becky worked at Parkview Home Health in accounting and billing and then transitioned to Mercy Home Health and worked in insurance verification and authorization.

Body Members of the Star Hawk Society, led by Kendrick Sleeper, use car headlights to illuminate the open field to the south of The Filling Station as they raise up one of the tipis for a display in conjunction with the 2026 Oklahoma Indian Nation Powwow being held at Concho Friday...

Body For decades, people in far southwestern Canadian County and beyond have come to Cedar Lake to swim, fish and boat, using it as a getaway oasis in an oftentimes arid and drought-ridden western Oklahoma.  But the lake has gone lower each year.

Body Roger Don Beckwith of El Reno passed away July 19, 2026. He was born Nov. 19, 1942, in Dustin, Oklahoma.He owned drag and dirt-track race cars, repossessed semi-trucks and operated several Oklahoma City metro restaurants.

Body The City of El Reno is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on city boards and commissions. Residents interested in serving their community are encouraged to apply.Applicants must reside within the El Reno city limits.Applications must be received by 5 p.m.

Body Note: The White House released the following statement July 28 by the President of the United States of America Donald J. Trump through the Christian Newswire.

Body Dakota Joe Martin, 22, of Union City, passed away June 27, 2026. Born Sept. 4, 2003, in Oklahoma City, Dakota spent his life surrounded by the community and people he held dear. Dakota is survived by his son, Colter Nash Martin and daughter, Masie Jo Martin.

Body These days, it feels increasingly easy to ignore survey results given the bombardment of people attempting to survey everything from most popular video games to most livable cities.

Body Early voting begins Thursday, Aug. 20 for voters in Canadian County.Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their county election board.