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One of the first places that opened its doors to victims of the May 2019 El Reno tornado became the victim Sunday night when powerful winds ripped the roof off the VFW Post 382.

Keston Cook, the manager of the Enid Regional Airport, presents Bailey Kennemer, El Reno Regional Airport manager, with a plaque designating the local airport as the Oklahoma Airport of the Year for 2021. The presentation was made at a recent city council meeting.

The Canadian County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to people who may be approached by scam artists. The sheriff's office said a new scam targeting individuals wanting them to purchase eBay cards, gift cards or similar cards is being reported.

MUNICIPAL COURT Taylor Dawn Isbell, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $145. James Wesley Welch, Oklahoma City, failure to appear warrant, $145. Timothy Leon McBrayer, Clinton, speeding, $165. Luis Saul Moreno Reyes, El Reno, speeding, $185. Chance Bell, Atoka, driving under suspension, $395.

El Reno Carnegie Library has a ton of stuff for the community to enjoy and El Reno Public Schools is on the verge of having its largest enrollment ever. And if you ever wanted to drive a school bus, your ship just came in. This bit of information came out of last week’s El Reno Now gathering.

The influx of special interest money into Oklahoma politics has taken center stage. Across the nation, there are similar stories. Political candidates and office holders have changed the way they not only run races but represent their constituents in many cases.

The 68th Annual Canadian County Free Fair wrapped up its four-day run over the weekend as good weather brought out a large crowd on the final night. The fair included midway food and fun, crafts, vendors, a wide range of contests for residents, livestock judging and barrel racing.

Some 54.35 percent of voters cast yes votes in Banner’s school bond election. However, the proposed $6 million bond issue to fund a building addition failed because a 60 percent majority is required to pass a school bond in Oklahoma.

The bull at the center of a bullfighting exhibition to close out the 2022 El Reno Wranglers Open Rodeo didn’t seem to appreciate getting leaped over, taking out its frustration on one of the fighters.

Pictured are the mutton bustin' winners from the 2022 El Reno Wranglers Open Rodeo held over the weekend at the Denny-Crump Arena. Hayes Ferguson, far right, was named the winner. His brother, Wager, middle, was second and Oakley Collet was third.