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The Oklahoma Water Resources Center is set to conduct well water analysis for citizens in Canadian County. Samples will be accepted at the Canadian County Educational Building from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13. The results of the tests will be provided directly to citizens.

MUNICIPAL COURT Joseph Michael Lang, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $245. Blake Aaron Autrey, Connelly Springs, N.C., disorderly conduct, $595. Gary Lee Morton Jr., El Reno, allowing unlicensed driver to drive, $295.

In what has become a Thanksgiving tradition, the El Reno Tribune asked area students how to cook a turkey. Emily O’Hara’s kindergarten class at Sacred Heart:

El Reno Public Schools Foundation celebrated the lives and achievements of three EHS graduates at its annual Distinguished Alumni Banquet. In a written welcome, Justin Tate, president of the ERPSF, welcomed those attending the event at the Canadian Valley Technology Center.

With the current bond measure set to mature in 2026, the El Reno Public Schools Board of Education voted last week to hire an old friend to direct future needs for the district.

It’s called giving back. On Thursday, Javier and Rosalia Pecina, along with family and friends, plan to hand out, for free, traditional Thanksgiving dinners to anyone and everyone who shows up asking for one. Or in some cases, two.

More than three years after opening the Canadian County Expo and Event Center, county officials are studying future management and operation of the old county fairgrounds.

LAWSUITS TD Bank USA N.A. vs. Hali Norman for $749.27 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Billy Suttles for $9,098.70 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

El Reno High School held its annual Veterans Day assembly titled “Never Forget and Honor,” with 20 current or former soldiers from different branches of military service in attendance.

Wesley United Methodist Church debuted its new Bookmobile at the Community Thanksgiving Dinner. The dinner, which provided more than 800 meals to residents, was held Nov. 4 at the Canadian County Extension Center at the old fairgrounds.