Redlands Community College had several student athletes honored for their academic achievements as multiple teams and individuals were recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for their outstanding academic performances.
The El Reno Tribune’s 2024 Football Preview section contains the following:
A retired Canadian County sheriff’s deputy has donated artwork depicting two historic Canadian County buildings.
Yukon’s Harold Shaver presented paintings of the old county jail and stables to Canadian County commissioners. Earlier, commissioners had approved a resolution that allowed the sheriff’s office to accept the gift.
Shaver, a U.S. Air Force veteran, was a Canadian County sheriff’s deputy from April 1980 to September 2000. He worked at the old jail and retired as a lieutenant.
A new manager is being sought for the El Reno Regional Airport.
City Manager Matt Sandidge said Baily Kennemer has left the position after serving in that role for the past 2 1/2 years.
Sandidge did not disclose the reason for the departure. He did say three part-time employees are still in place at the airport.
Sandidge said interviews for a new manager have been scheduled and he is excited about the candidates.
The goal is to have a new manager in place before the Sept. 28 airshow.
A demolition crew has taken down a longtime structure at the corner of Sunset and Admire. The property once housed a restaurant and later a used furniture store.
Ross Seed purchased the property from Dwight Kennedy. Julie Ross-Martin said the plan for now is to asphalt the lot.
The city of El Reno has been working to improve the appearance along Sunset Drive, which is Route 66, prior to the Centennial of the historic highway in 2026.
The city of El Reno has received a $1.5 million loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to continue making improvements to drainage infrastructure. The loan comes attached with a “100 percent forgiveness” clause.
City Manager Matt Sandidge said the funds will be used to engineer additional drainage projects throughout town.
The funds will be administered through the El Reno Municipal Authority.
The University of Oklahoma is being paid millions in federal funds to tout climate-change theories in a race-based context, according to a recent announcement from the university.
On Saturday, Oct. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m., Fresh Anointing Church, 1300 W. Watts, will host a Paint Party fundraiser.
The instructor will be retiring Canadian County Court Clerk Marie Hirst. The event is open to the public. Organizers ask those interested to RSVP by Sept. 28.
Phone 405-986-3331 to register or for more information.
