County issues new burn ban
Canadian County is the 27th county in Oklahoma to enact a burn ban.
County commissioners voted 3-0 last week to approve new outdoor burning restrictions.
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Great beer, wine and BBQ – all in one place
The best in Oklahoma beer, wine and barbecue is coming to Canadian County.
The inaugural Oklahoma Wine, Brew & BBQ Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Canadian County Expo and Event Center, 3001 Jensen Road East.
Wesley’s sanctuary turns 100
On Oct. 1, the sanctuary at Wesley United Methodist Church turned 100 years old.
The congregation celebrated the milestone with a weekend of activities.
The large trophy case was filled with sanctuary memorabilia and photographs throughout the decades.
Cheering on the Indians
El Reno’s Dominic Cortez cheers from the sidelines during last week’s seventh- and eighth-grade football games against Guthrie at Memorial Stadium.
Down, set, read out loud
El Reno High School’s football program continued its recent effort of giving back to the community by sending players out into the elementary grades to read with younger students.
Redlands Community College, UCO establish transfer student process
The University of Central Oklahoma and Redlands Community College now have a transfer agreement that provides Redlands students with a seamless transfer experience to Central.
The institutions celebrated the partnership with a signing ceremony Sept. 30 at Central Oklahoma.
Public Records - 10/8/2022
LAWSUITS
Atwood Rentals Inc. vs. Jesse Grant for $1,114.11 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
UHG I LLC vs. Crista Carbonetto for $3,166.01 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Game On
El Reno High School held its annual All Sports Homecoming last week which included a parade through downtown with the theme “Game On” and royalty coronation before the game with Noble.
The EHS football team came through for the local crowd with a thrilling 41-40 homecoming win over Noble.
Halley appointed as special judge
El Reno attorney David Halley will be the county’s next special judge.
Canadian County District Judges Paul Hesse and Jack McCurdy and Special Judge/District Judge-Elect Khristan Strubhar made the announcement of Halley’s selection Sept. 28.
Sheriff employee faces charges for theft from inmates
A detention officer was fired after an investigation found she had allegedly stolen $570 in cash from two inmates at the Canadian County Jail.
Katie Denise Wade, 32, of Moore, was charged Sept. 27 in Canadian County District Court with embezzlement of state property.