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Route 66 improvements west of Fort Reno discussed during meeting with ODOT

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The future of historic Route 66 west of El Reno was discussed when a couple dozen people gathered to learn about planned improvements to a local stretch of the Mother Road. 

Gathered in the El Reno High School auditorium were local leaders focused on the plans for the road between Fort Reno and the William H. Murray “Pony” Bridge. 

The gathering was coordinated by Canadian County District 3 Commissioner Tracey Rider and provided an opportunity for local leaders to hear the county’s plans for an approximately 13-mile stretch of 100-year-old road. 

Pictured are the large wooden cutouts, a popular stop for photos, located on Route 66

OSU Extension Office to host wheat production, marketing meeting

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The Canadian County OSU Extension Office will offer a Wheat Production and Marketing meeting on Wednesday, March 25.

The program will be held at the Education Building, 220 N. Country Club Road. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. with Ag Coffee Connections, with the first speaker kicking off at 9 a.m.

Raedan Sharry, West District agronomist, will be the first speaker as he presents a multi-crop fertility program for making soil fertility decisions.   

Peter Jensen cuts a row of wheat during last June’s harvest

Lamplighters group makes gift bags for RMH patients

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Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mount Zion Global Methodist Church. Carol Stine opened the meeting, while Donna Wehmuller read a devotional titled “Being Polite.”

Maxine Little read minutes from the previous meeting, with Patricia Morrison giving the treasury report. 

Morrisons birthday was also celebrated.

Wehmuller presented all members a framed Easter picture she had created to celebrate the season.

Fast food, farming and market gambles: How Oklahoma’s congressional delegation got rich

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The Oklahoma congressional delegation’s wealth lies not so much in stocks and bonds as it does in real estate and personal business interests that range from consulting firms to agriculture to McDonald’s franchises.

A NOTUS analysis of the Oklahoma delegation’s most recent annual financial disclosures reveals key details about how the state’s seven lawmakers manage their personal finances while serving the public.

Many of these lawmakers entered office with millions and remain significantly wealthier than most of their constituents.

Oklahoma History Center hosting architectural tour to celebrate 20 years of the building

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OKLAHOMA CITY — In conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the Oklahoma History Center, the public is invited to a unique architectural tour of the building on Thursday, April 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The tour will highlight aspects of the creative process and design. Each element of the building was crafted with purpose, and this program offers visitors a chance to see the details and fun facts up close.

Pictured is one of the statues near the entrance to the Oklahoma History Center

Indians run-rule Lawton Ike

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In a new twist, El Reno High Schools baseball program took spring break off from competition instead of hosting games in the annual Union City Festival as its done for more than five years.

El Reno went into the break on a positive note after run-ruling Lawton Eisenhower 14-2 at the Hub Reed Complex to move to 2-5 on the season.

That win came less than 24 hours after dropping a 10-9 road game at Clinton.

Austin Steffler drops down a bunt