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While the Cheyenne and Arapaho languages are respectively known as endangered, there is a growing desire among those involved in the Cheyenne and Arapaho language program to teach and pass on the knowledge they’ve gained from the few fluent speakers left within the tribes.

An Etta Dale Junior High student is recovering from injuries suffered after being struck by a vehicle shortly after classes had been released on Feb. 15.

Okarche’s Center of Family Love received a boost last week, when Power of 100 Canadian County selected it for a $10,000 donation and its latest HOPE Award. That donation was made possible through a nomination of the CFL by Power of 100 member Dicki Parks.

Several noticeable changes are coming for students, parents and educators after the El Reno School Board unanimously passed the calendar for the 2023-2024 academic term.

A convicted sex offender could be facing more prison time after being charged with carrying drugs into the Canadian County Jail. Robert Lowell Sandeen, 40, of Yukon, was charged in Canadian County District Court with bringing contraband into a jail or penal institution.

Out off a gravel road northeast of the town of Beggs, just past the point county services end, stands the kingdom Perry McDonald built – all thanks to a generally despised tree.

When Rover begs for a bite of food at the table, it can be hard for pet owners to resist sharing their plates. It’s important to know that some of the foods perfectly safe for human consumption are deadly to animals.

LAWSUITS Navy Federal Credit Union vs. Michael L. Colesby for $15,947.49 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Builders Drywall LLC vs. L4 Homes for $15,255.74 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Two firsts will happen in downtown El Reno over the next couple of weekends: Guy Hickerson will make his directing debut with the El Reno Community Theatre and La Roche Rose is partnering with the thespians to complete the package by offering dinner as part of the experience.

El Reno City Council swept through a number of issues during last week’s regular monthly meeting, among them doing away with overdue book fines at Carnegie Library, reducing rates at Crimson Creek Golf Course until the end of March and putting a name on the area where the Route 66 monument is...