Former sheriff’s deputy Vaughn R. Cannon was sentenced to life without parole for the August 2023 murder of his wife, Jordan Cannon at their eastern Canadian County home.
Vaughn Cannon, 42, previously entered a plea of guilty to the crime of first-degree murder for killing Jordan Cannon, 40.
He was sentenced at a Dec. 10 hearing in Canadian County District Court.
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MidFirst Bank vs. Michael Mangum for $3,785.61 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
MidFirst Bank vs. Lynetta Marson for $3,371.27 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
MidFirst Bank vs. Stephanie Kirk and Matthew Kirk for $7,969.91 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Barclays Bank Delaware vs. Homer Patterson for $7,735.38 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
WASHINGTON — As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the Oval Office, the Republican goal to abolish the Department of Education is back on the table with the support of Oklahoma’s U.S. House delegation and the state’s superintendent of public instruction.
Students at El Reno High School take part in several charitable missions over the course of any given school year, but one of the most popular has been running locally longer than any other school in the nation.
The Gifts for the Yanks program turned 79 at El Reno, believed to be the only high school in the nation to continuously honor the program which started in World War II.
The 41st Annual El Reno Community Christmas Dinner is coming together, but there are still some important ingredients needed, organizers said.
The dinner has been an El Reno staple now for more than four decades. It’s organized by the family of Dwight and Diane Kennedy with plenty of help from volunteers.
The Christmas Eve dinner will begin serving at the Family Life Center at Wesley Methodist Church, 100 S. Barker, at 11 a.m. Dec. 24.
Ross Makers Market attracted a number of local artisans over the weekend as well as potential customers.
The event featured local folks who create everything from homebaked goods to ornate Christmas decorations and more.
Letters to Santa from Jeanna Miller’s kindergarten class at Hillcrest Learning Center:
Dear Santa,
I want a doggy toy and nothing else.
Love, Kyra B.
Dear Santa,
I want a horsey. It is my favorite. I want to play with it when I open it and play by myself. I saw an elf flying in the sky. Thank you.
Love, Angelina G.
Dear Santa,
I want a new bike because mine is broken. Thank you.
Love, Logan B.
Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center (TLCDC) has achieved a significant milestone by earning a five-star rating — the highest distinction possible for child-care centers in Oklahoma. This achievement reflects the center’s dedication to providing exceptional care and education for children in the community.
A company has been selected to print Canadian County’s election ballots in 2025.
Midwest Printing Co. of Sapulpa was awarded an annual contract to provide regular, absentee and sample ballots for the Canadian County Election Board.
Commissioners awarded the lowest and best bid that allows Midwest Printing to continue providing ballots for another year.
“We work with Midwest (currently) and they’re fantastic,” Election Board Secretary Allen Arnold said.
El Reno photographer Ed Zweiacher has created three photo calendars for 2025.
Titled “El Reno,” “My Switzerland” and “Noah's Ark,” the calendars are available by contacting Zweiacher at edzweiacher@gmail.com.
Zweiacher said he plans to have a “Blue Ribbon” calendar of photos available for 2026.
He said it would include photos that earned him top awards at the county and state fairs as well as art shows.
