Vicki Proctor and Fred Koebrick have not been shy about asking for help.
The pair will routinely stand up at community gatherings such as El Reno Now and let the audience know the Canadian County Historical Museum is in need of some volunteer help.
Apparently, some people have been listening.
Recently some younger volunteers have joined the effort to, as Proctor said, “keep the museum moving forward.”
El Reno sales tax numbers took a dip, said Assistant City Manager Tim Young.
Young gave the report at last week’s August city council meeting.
El Reno’s sales tax share of $982,345 was 15 percent lower than the same period last year, Young said. He said most cities across Oklahoma as well as the nation are experiencing a downturn in sales tax collections.
On a brighter note, use tax brought in $183,056 for the same period. That was up 42 percent over the same time a year ago. The hotel/motel tax delivered $41,369 for the reporting period.
El Reno High School’s football program held its annual Moms 101 Boot Camp over the weekend.
More than 40 moms or guardians of players in grades seventh through 12th took part in the event.
Head coach Russell Cook joked the moms, when they are done, will understand what their husbands are yelling about in the stands on Friday night.
District Judges Paul Hesse and Khristan Strubhar have appointed Lory Dewey as the next special judge in Canadian County.
Judge Barbara Hatfield is retiring Aug. 31 after having served 13 years as special judge.
On Sept. 3, Dewey will assume Judge Hatfield’s responsibilities, which primarily include presiding over divorces and paternities.
Judge Hatfield also presides over small claims, traffic docket, community sentencing, and municipal and driver’s license appeals.
A Canadian County sheriff’s deputy fired this spring for sexual misconduct while on duty could face up to 10 years in prison for allegedly assaulting a female inmate.
Edmond’s David Joseph Randall, 52, was charged Aug. 8 with sexual battery in Canadian County District Court. The felony crime is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
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Discover Bank vs. Bracen Frost for $6,334.48 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Credit Corp Solutions Inc. vs. Jimmy Smith for $3,229.73 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Tinker Federal Credit Union vs. Josiah Johnson for $6,552.37 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Darla Thompson for $998.23 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. D’Ann Hartpence for $3,747.20 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Taylor Acosta hit a walk-off double as El Reno High School’s softball team defeated Enid 6-5 to close out the 2024 EHS Invitational with an undefeated record.
The Indians improved to 3-1 on the season by sweeping all three games of the El Reno Festival, losing a fourth game to rain. Head coach Bri Michalicka earned her first career win with a 10-0 decision over Lawton Eisenhower, followed by a 4-2 win over Bishop McGuinness.
Though it’s been rumored Piedmont might be throwing the ball more than in past seasons, El Reno High School head coach Russell Cook is taking no chances on the Wildcats making a major offensive shift.
The Wildcats are one of two opponents El Reno will face in the first four weeks of the season, which base out of the flexbone offense. To prepare for the run-heavy offensive attack, Cook opted to renew the preseason scrimmage series with Elk City for a third straight season.
