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El Reno’s city council continued its crusade against dilapidated properties last week, voting to demolish three structures. The action came at the regular monthly meeting.

In this fiscal year, which began July 1, 25 properties have been condemned, with 15 of those being deemed dilapidated, said Kim Eden, head of Code Enforcement.

The properties the council addressed last week included 121 S. Roberts, 611 N. Grand and 607 W. London.

A seven-member committee has recommended construction of a four-story, 112,407-square-foot building to house Canadian County government and judicial offices. The projected cost is $71 million for the new courthouse on North Choctaw.

This 67-foot-tall building - featuring the full courts/county programs - would replace the 62-year-old Administration Building (old courthouse) and 36-year-old Judicial Building.

This preferred option includes a minimal basement, with secure parking and vehicle sallyport at grade.

Heather Williams has been named Branch Manager of the Year by City National Bank.

CNB is located inside the El Reno Walmart store.

City National Bank has 41 locations and has been a family-owned and operated bank since 1901.

Williams, who lives in El Reno with her husband and two children, has been with CNB for 14 years. She started as a retail banker before being named branch manager.

It’s actually the second time Williams has won the award. She was named Branch Manager of the Year by CNB in 2018 as well.

Kaitlyn Pierce was named the Outstanding Conservation District Employee of the Year for 2023.

The honor was presented her at the recent Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts state meeting in Oklahoma City.

Pierce serves as East Canadian County Conservation District Administrative Assistant.

Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program recently received a huge contribution from the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma (CFO).

Erika Warren, CFO’s director of donor services and programs, presented Savannah Station’s board with a $200,000 gift. The donation will be used to finance a new administration center.

The project is a 3,600-square-foot multi-use administration building. The project will begin in the spring of 2024, with a projected grand opening in early 2025.