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Some 150 people attended an annual celebration that raised about $12,000 to help child victims of abuse.

The Child Abuse Response Team (C.A.R.T.) House’s “Champions for Children Gala” was Saturday, June 17 at a venue provided by Canadian County philanthropist Dave Mathena.

“I can’t say enough how much this man gives during the process,” said Joanne Riley, C.A.R.T. House’s executive director.

“The success of our gala was the result of his generosity.”

Cultures and friendships drive Kyle Dillingham, master fiddler and violinist, which is why it is unsurprising that as Dillingham was fresh off the tarmac, he agreed to play at the Czech Hall, 205 N. Czech Hall Road in Yukon, on Thursday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Dillingham and his band, Horseshoe Road, return to their Czech roots as they look to support that cultural and social center.

Experts with Oklahoma State University Extension are gearing up to teach Oklahomans about the ins and outs of growing hops and grapes.

The Growing Hops and Grapes in Oklahoma Field Day will take place from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 20 at the Cimarron Valley Research Station, 1003 E. 104th Street in Perkins.

BETHANY – After having several rally attempts halted in the first game of a doubleheader against Bethany on defensive plays by the Broncos, El Reno’s junior high baseball team got its revenge in the nightcap.

Clinging to a one-run lead and facing a bases-loaded situation in the bottom of the final inning, a pitch got away from El Reno’s Ryker Crain.

However, the catcher was able to collect the ball and throw to pitcher Matt Velarde, who was covering home.

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Ross Seed, 100 S. Choctaw, is again hosting a summer Farmers Market.

Vendors with fresh vegetables, fry bread, homemade salsa, canned and frozen food items, banana bread, and slow-cooked barbecue are set up inside the covered garden area on the west side of the store.

The market is open each Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.

The Canadian County Free Fair Board is seeking vendors and food trucks to be a part of the 2023 annual fair.

Held the fourth full week of August at the Canadian County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, 3001 Jensen Road East, the annual free fair brings a carnival, shopping, food trucks, concerts, livestock show, competitions and more.

To make this the “best fair in county history,” the fair board is making plans to kick things up a notch or two by bringing in more vendors, said board member Ken Carpenter.

As residents make plans and preparations for the Fourth of July holiday, El Reno city leaders are reminding citizens fireworks are not allowed to be used within city limits. This includes all city parks. Anyone caught shooting off fireworks in town could be hit with a $295 fine. 

“We know everyone is eager to celebrate Independence Day but we ask that our residents do so in a safe manner and respect the prohibition of using fireworks in the city limits, “ said Police Chief Ken Brown.