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El Reno High School juniors Emmary Elizondo (1) and Lilly Thomas (00) will be seeking to defend El Reno’s state title for the 2024-25 season.

They are among the three starters set to return.

El Reno High School began its list of state-level Special Olympics events with Unified Volleyball.

Athletes with special needs were paired with partners for the event which was held in Norman at the University of Oklahoma.

El Reno High School is experiencing one of its most successful years on the various athletic playing surfaces as well as in the classroom with its many student organizations.

“I’m extremely proud of what we have been able to do with our Academic Teams as well as speech, debate and all our athletics,” said El Reno Public Schools Superintendent Matt Goucher.

“It’s very positive and goes along with our school’s mission to inspire excellence. I’m proud of all our coaches and kids.”

Two longtime supporters of youth agriculture were inducted into the Canadian County Junior Livestock Show Hall of Fame.

The induction came at the conclusion of the annual event that was held at the Canadian County Expo and Event Center.

Fair Board Secretary Brad Tipton said more than 1,000 people attended the Sale of Champions auction and dinner. The crowd feasted on brisket, fish, chicken and side dishes.

Construction crews have been turning dirt on the roundabout project at the intersection of U.S. 81 and State Highway 66.

The 18-month project is expected to be finished ahead of the Route 66 Centennial celebration in 2026.

Canadian County 4-H Teen Leaders are taking part in Oklahoma State University’s “State of Orange” campaign designed to provide volunteers an avenue to give back and help those in need.

Living up to the 4-H motto to “Make the Best Better,” Canadian County 4-H’ers have agreed to support a number of causes.

A report of a runaway child being found led authorities to the discovery of five children in a Piedmont home who had allegedly been abused.

The discovery led to the arrest of two adults.

Tina Marie Ramirez and Anthony Ibeziako were booked into the Canadian County Jail on complaints of child neglect. Ramirez was also booked on complaints of child abuse by injury, neglect and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Piedmont Police Chief Shayne Clark said the child was found about 45 minutes after Ramirez reported the child had been missing for 12 hours.