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El Reno will host the closing reception for an upcoming statewide Route 66 gathering. 

Registration is now open for the second annual Mother Road Summit, hosted by the U.S. Route 66 Centennial Commission, happening April 23-24 at the Oklahoma History Center. Building on the momentum of last year’s inaugural summit in New Mexico, this gathering will bring together national, state and community leaders to shape the future of America’s most legendary highway.  

Canadian County officials discussed multiple issues that would impact Canadian County law enforcement as part of the Board of County Commissioners meeting.

Among those conversations was a memorandum of understanding between the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force, which would allow for joint operations to take place within the county.

Undersheriff Kevin Ward spoke to the partnership the memorandum of understanding would offer.

A 2026 Spring Equine Wellness Clinic conducted by Equine Medical Association Inc. is set for Saturday, April 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Denny-Crump Arena.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, secured full Senate approval of Senate Bill 1806, which extends support services for young adults transitioning out of the foster care system.

The measure passed off the Senate floor unanimously.

STILLWATER – For Oklahoma’s 4.6 million head of cattle, forage is crucial for maintenance and production.  

MUNICIPAL COURT

Madison Hawpe, Weatherford, speeding, $165.

Alyana Morales, El Reno, dog at large, $145.

Adalynn Pugh, El Reno, expired tag, $165.

John Sedberry IV, El Reno, failure to stop at stop sign, $165.

Domingo Whiteman, Bethany, expired tag, $165.

Joseph Phillips, El Reno, expired tag, no insurance verification and driving without license issued, $667.

Azharae Richard, El Reno, failure to wear seat restraint and failure to appear warrant, $265.

Fionna Connolly, Oklahoma City, speeding, $165.

Dear El Reno Strong Community … Please Help Again! 

I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing the El Reno Strong community in action for many years to support families with various needs such as tornado victims, cancer patients and car wrecks.

Unfortunately, you are needed again. 

After years of serving as maintenance support for volunteers, the City of El Reno is hoping to hit a home run in its first swing at running a youth sports league.

El Reno Youth Baseball held its first league games last week with the city at the helm in every phase of the sport at the Ashbrook Complex.

“Obviously this is a new endeavor for us but what we hope to accomplish is that every family and every kid deserves an opportunity to play youth sports sports here in El Reno.

Gemini Industries Inc., an employee-owned leading manufacturer of innovative wood coating solutions, celebrated the completion of its new 52,000-square-foot warehouse in El Reno with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Company officials said the $6.4 million investment expands the company’s distribution capacity and strengthens its ability to serve customers across North America while continuing its long-standing commitment to the El Reno community. 

The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Diabetes Wellness Program is planting seeds to promote healthy foods and healthy wallets.

With the cost of groceries continuing to rise and more information about the detrimental health factors of processed foods, a community-based volunteer garden is just what the doctor ordered.

Located on the lands of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes at the headquarters in Concho, the community garden will be located behind the historic building referred to as Building One.