Friday, Oct. 9 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 3 General Election, City of Oklahoma City Special Election and City of El Reno Ward 1 Council Member Election, said Canadian County Election Board Secretary Wanda Armold.
Armold said that persons who are U.S. citizens, residents of Oklahoma and at least 18 years old may apply to become registered voters.
Canadian County officials say nothing is more important than the well-being of their employees. Some of those workers could soon get a raise.
At a recent budget meeting, commissioners and other county officers praised employees for how they have handled the COVID-19 situation.
The county workers were applauded for their patience, the extra work they’ve put in over the summer and their willingness to serve the public in the midst of a pandemic.
LAWTON – Calling it better than last week's blowout of Noble, El Reno High School head football coach Chuck Atchison watched his team put together a fourth-period drive to defeat Lawton McArthur 20-17 at Cameron Stadium.
“This is what happens when we don't turn on each other. This is much more satisfying than a 37-0 win,” said Atchison to his players after the victory over the Highlanders – EHS' second in three seasons.
Fred Horn, center, holds up the American flag at the corner of Country Club Road and Elm Street. Diane Birdsong and an unidentified war veteran hold smaller flags. The Blue Line American Flag is also displayed as a show of support for law enforcement.
Horn is retired from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The three were showing support for the United States through an effort called Stand Up for America. Birdsong said it’s a non-political movement and Horn said they stand at different corners during the week along Country Club Road.
What can 100 women do when they are all on the same page? We’re about to find out.
A national movement known as Power of 100 has arrived in Canadian County.
Power 100 CC will host its first event the evening of Oct. 12 at the Palace Event Center on Banner Road.
Tresa Smith, who lives between Calumet and Geary, is one of the original organizers of the Power of 100 CC.
For the first time since the Oklahoma Department of Health began using its COVID-19 pandemic map, Canadian County is in the orange category. The state map shows that most of Oklahoma is in the orange, or moderate-risk category.
The map was released last week and is based on the number of people diagnosed with coronavirus during the previous seven days.
Canadian County Commissioner Marc Hader said he would “respect the sweat equity” put in by people seeking an election related to Sunday alcohol sales through the process of an initiative petition.
Supporters plan to circulate a petition asking Canadian County commissioners to call an election so voters can decide whether to allow Sunday sales of alcohol by the drink at county restaurants and bars, and Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages by retail stores.
Director Tom Shell watches a monitor while giving direction to actors during the filming of his movie Sorority Sister Killer. Scenes were shot inside and around the home owned by Randy Hurst in the 600 block of Barker Avenue. It’s the fourth time since the COVID-19 lockdown was lifted in May for Hollywood to use locations around El Reno for filming.
