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Bun Run to help variety of causes

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When you walk or jog in the May 4 Wesley UMC Bun Run, not only will you be getting a bit of exercise, you’ll also be helping people who might be struggling in El Reno as well as in other parts of the world.

El Reno’s Wesley United Methodist Church has been coordinating the Burger Day Bun Run for the past decade. This will mark the 11th annual event run by UMC.

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Public safety update topic over breakfast

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A walk through El Reno's history of public safety was presented at last week's El Reno Now gathering.

City Manager Matt Sandidge said it was appropriate that the focus on public safety be presented in the Public Safety Center on Faith Avenue, just off SW 27th Street.

Police Chief Ken Brown and Fire Chief Jason Duff used power point presentations to walk the audience through the history of both departments.

Brown, the city of El Reno’s longest tenured employee, having started with ERPD in 1980, has served as Chief of Police for 16 years.

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Dill OTA’s new deputy director

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El Reno’s T.J. Dill has been named as deputy director of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

Dill most recently served as chief engineer since April 2023, overseeing engineering, construction, maintenance, right-of-way and utilities along Oklahoma turnpikes.

In his new role, he will continue those responsibilities as well as adding new ones in the areas of human resources and customer service.

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Academic award

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Serenity Schnider was selected as El Reno’s Oklahoma Academic Coaches Association 2023-2024 Honorable Mention.

She was recognized during the recent All-State Banquet for her accomplishments in four years of participation on the EHS Academic Team.