El Reno’s T.J. Dill has been named chief engineer for the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.
In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing engineering, construction, maintenance, right-of-way and utilities along Oklahoma turnpikes.
Dill, a graduate of El Reno High School, earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering at Oklahoma State University. He joined OTA in 2020 as the Director of Construction.
Canadian County government leaders plan to utilize services provided by a nonprofit entity to find and train skilled, productive workers.
Commissioners discussed an agreement with the Central Oklahoma Workforce Innovation Board (COWIB) to participate in a Work Experience (WEX) program.
“They will help us to find employees who will come here to gain experience,” District 3 Commissioner Tracey Rider said.
Members of the Fort Reno DAR chapter have been working to beautify the Historic Fort Reno Visitors Center and Museum.
This effort is for their “250 Project” to commemorate our nation’s 250th birthday.
This was the DAR’s second working event at the museum, done on a quarterly basis.
The Fort Reno DAR’s support for the Visitors Center and Museum has been greatly appreciated, said museum officials.
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Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Desiree Prigmore for $7,395.84 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. vs. John Kennedy for $7,197.29 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. vs. Gennifer Garza for $5,916.78 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Capital One N.A. vs. Rhonda Simonson for $2,230.24 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
El Reno showed – for the 35th time – why it owns the onion burger, simply, the community serves the best and biggest in Oklahoma, or anywhere else for that matter.
Shana Ford, with El Reno’s Main Street Inc., estimated 27,000 people came out May 6 for the annual Burger Day Festival.
El Reno police said one person was killed Wednesday afternoon when a vehicle and semi collided at SH 66 and Radio Road.
The identity of the driver of the two-door sedan killed in the collision had not been made public as of Thursday morning, pending notification of relatives.
The storm will have to wait, at least for a bit.
Plans to start filming Twister 2 in El Reno, and in particular Jenks Simmons Field House, were pushed back a bit until dates can be found that don’t conflict with other already scheduled activities.
City councilwoman Amy Neathery requested a permit that would allow Universal Studios to begin production here be tabled until a May 23 special council meeting. She said El Reno Public Schools had a conflict with the timing of the planned film production. Council agreed to delay the request until the upcoming special meeting.
Persistence as well as growth paid off for the city of El Reno after City Manager Matt Sandidge announced the community has been voted into the Metro Planning Organization.
Sandidge broke the news to the city council at Tuesday night’s regular monthly meeting.
Sandidge said the inclusion in the 44-member city planning district opens El Reno up to be eligible to apply for federal transportation grants to the tune of more than $27 million per year. He said El Reno could benefit from grants that could help improve traffic signaling and safety.
Mandy Davis has been named interim director at the Canadian County Expo and Event Center, 3001 Jensen Road East.
Davis, who has been the center’s office manager for the past two years, was unanimously selected to fill the position by county commissioners. She will serve on an interim basis until the commissioners select a permanent successor to Nathan Smith.
“I have a lot of confidence in Mandy,” said District 2 Commissioner Dave Anderson.
The El Reno Public School Foundation met recently and awarded over $34,000 in scholarships. The committee, chaired by Dr. Lacey Carder, was pleased with all applicants.
Catherine Huber
