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The Canadian County Expo Center will host the 70th Annual National Land and Range Judging Contest the first week of May. Larry Wright, who has been involved with the event for numerous years, said the May 2-4 event will bring some 1,200 people from 35 states for the competition.

Canadian Valley Technology Center’s Board of Education voted unanimously last week to propose a $75 million bond issue, which would provide funding for safety and modernization updates to the technology center’s Chickasha campus as well as the construction of a new public safety training center at...

No injuries were reported in an accident involving two vehicles and a semi-tractor on Tuesday, but the collision created some tense moments when the truck turned over. Assistant El Reno Police Chief Major Kirk Dickerson said the accident happened at U.S. 81 and Territory Lane, just north of I-40.

While some parts of Oklahoma were hit with severe weather Wednesday night, El Reno escaped the damaging tornadoes and hail. East Canadian County reported large hail. A tornado in McClain County reportedly claimed two lives. In El Reno, the beautiful sunset was visible.

Alison Tock of Watonga was selected to represent Redlands Community College at Research Day held recently at the State Capitol.

A Canadian County public trust is backing $160 million in bonds to help finance Mustang school projects – including a new school building.

Ford Motors made a splash at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City with the unveiling of a “new line of cars.” The Mustang was billed as a total performance vehicle at a modest price.

MUNICIPAL COURT Nichole Marie Larose, Norman, failure to appear warrant, $245. Thomas Maul III, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $245. Tristan Mark Hamilton, El Reno, failure to wear seat restraint, $20. William Littlebird, Bethany, failure to appear warrant, $245.

While the business name may have humans doing a double-take, the city’s newest pet care facility has its four-legged clients purring and wagging their tails with approval.

An Oklahoma City architectural firm has been selected to design Canadian County’s future courthouse complex.