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Mayor Steve Jensen said the El Reno City Council will gather at noon on Wednesday in a special meeting to discuss the resignation of City Manager Matt Sandidge. Sandidge made the news public last Thursday. He is leaving after six years serving as city manager here to join the private sector.

The Canadian County Museum received a “remarkable” signature quilt dating back to the 1920s, offering a unique glimpse into the social and community life of early El Reno.The quilt was donated by Jane Noland of Joplin, Missouri, who discovered the piece for sale in Vinita, Oklahoma.At the time of...

I do not generally engage on Facebook because I do not see it as the most effective means of communicating on complicated issues.However, since I have been called out and one of my closest friends was called a liar, I hope you take the time to read my explanation and view on the children’s...

LAWSUITSMidland Credit Management Inc. vs. Jacquelynn Reasoner for $7,388.75 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Ryan Molloy for $1,657.57 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Janet Wiles for...

El Reno High School 2026 valedictorians are Diesel Baker, Haven Fleenor, Jumalay Ruiz, Radly Slimp and Jake Vulgamore.These students earned this distinction by earning all A’s during their high school career and taking 13 Honors and AP courses with an AP course in each core subject.Katie Castanon...

El Reno residents will be paying more for utility services in the upcoming fiscal year. City officials said there are a couple of reasons for the necessary increase.With inflation, the cost of doing business continues to go up and infrastructure has to be maintained.

El Reno’s Lyra Smith was chosen from nearly 800 high school students from across Oklahoma who auditioned for the 50th Annual Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain (OSAI), the state’s premier arts education program.

The El Reno Letter Carriers Food Drive delivered about 5,000 pounds of food to The Lord’s Harvest.The annual food drive is organized by El Reno letter carriers and attracts volunteer help from throughout the community.

A report concerning the recent inspection of a structure at 619 W. Clarke resulted in the El Reno City Council voting to move forward with demolition.Council had dealt with the issue since January as property owner Asky Chiles sought more time to make repairs.

El Reno Fire Chief Jason Duff, left, presents a retirement gift to Capt. Jody Mutzig.The presentation was made at the Tuesday night city council meeting.Mutzig joined the ERFD in May of 2001.