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City’s projected growth shows well field needs

3 weeks ago By Ray Dyer

El Reno is going to grow. And that means it’s going to need more water.

The results of a study of El Reno’s water well field infrastructure were presented at the April city council meeting. Bill Myers with Myers Engineering said the study shows El Reno is in good shape today where water is concerned, but as Mayor Steve Jensen put it, “We can’t take our foot off the gas.”

Myers said El Reno’s growth projections show the population will increase. The question is how much.

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Power scrub

3 weeks ago By Glen Miller

City of El Reno Streets Department worker Colten Atkinson uses a power washer to clean off the walls on the walking pathways over the Rock Island overpass.

The walls were covered with dirt and grime from traffic and the road coverings spread over the overpass during the winter months.

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Mayor says aggressive approach needed in federal grant process

3 weeks ago By Ray Dyer

Mayor Steve Jensen said it may be time for El Reno to become more aggressive in chasing federal grant opportunities.

Jensen made the comments at the conclusion of the April meeting of the city council.

Jensen was absent from the March meeting because he was attending a National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C.

He said the trip was beneficial.

“It was really good because you made a lot of contacts,” Jensen said.

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CASA earns Power of 100 HOPE Award

3 weeks ago By Conrad Dudderar - Yukon Progress

A nonprofit that fights for some of Canadian County’s most vulnerable kids has earned a huge gift.

Canadian County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) recently accepted the latest HOPE Award from the Power of 100 Canadian County. Power of 100 members donated $16,465 to CASA, represented by Executive Director Dana Lutz, staff and volunteers.

Lutz said Canadian County CASA is grateful to the Power of 100 for selecting them as the HOPE Award recipient.

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Summer program for children, teens to address food insecurity

3 weeks ago By Trisha Gedon

Oklahoma students get more than instruction in reading, writing and arithmetic at school – it’s also where they get a nutritious lunch. With the school year ending in a few weeks, families struggling with food insecurity will need to fill that gap.

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Birth deserts concern Oklahoma health officials

3 weeks ago By Kayden Anderson - Gaylord News

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Board of Health has formed a maternal health and obstetrician desert subcommittee to combat maternity care deserts, or areas physically inaccessible to maternity care, that plague the rural parts of the state.

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Senate unanimous in voting rights after commutations/pardons

3 weeks ago By News Staff

OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has given unanimous approval to a measure clarifying Oklahoma statutes on voting rights for citizens convicted of a felony who’ve received a commutation or pardon.

Sen. George Young, D-Oklahoma City, is the Senate principal author of House Bill 1629, and Rep. Regina Goodwin, D-Tulsa, is the House principal author.

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Hummingbirds arriving soon in the Sooner State

3 weeks ago By Trisha Gedon - OSU News Service

Warmer weather means flowers will soon bloom, but it is not only colorful plants and shrubs that will appear in the landscape. Hummingbirds are expected to arrive in Oklahoma at anytime.

Hummingbirds are not only fun to watch, but they’re also great pollinators, said David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension consumer horticulturist.

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Public Records - 4/20/2024

3 weeks ago By News Staff

LAWSUITS

Velocity Investments LLC vs. Russell Stafford for $6,283.78 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Velocity Investments LLC vs. Sondra Holley for $1,917.40 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Velocity Investments LLC vs. Robert Young for $2,798.56 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Capital One N.A. vs. Terry Borneman for $4,308.62 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

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Police ask public for help

3 weeks ago By News Staff

El Reno police are asking the public for help in finding a man who allegedly fired a gun several times Monday night.

Assistant Police Chief Kirk Dickerson said officers were sent to 1106 Industrial Blvd. at about 9:49 p.m., in reference to a man reportedly firing a gun in the area. Police said reports indicated a white male had fired the gun three times. Police received 911 calls from residents in the area.

The man was described as being a white male with curly brown hair, possibly in a bun. He has a facial tattoo and was wearing a pair of colorful shorts.