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Canadian County will have two new commissioners in January, as Tomas Manske defeated incumbent Marc Hader in the District 1 race and Tracey Rider prevailed to become the next District 3 commissioner in a crowded June 28 primary election.

The news that the Canadian County Health Department will be moving out of downtown El Reno does not mean county officials are abandoning the area, said Commissioner Dave Anderson.

Area residents are expected to enjoy a sun-soaked Fourth of July weekend as El Reno joins the nation in celebrating its independence. The annual Fourth of July celebration at Lake El Reno is being billed as Food, Friends, Fireworks.

Ross Seed in downtown El Reno is again sponsoring the Farmer’s Market. The market is set up in the new pavilion on the west side of the store. It operates from 8 a.m. to noon each Wednesday and Saturday. Offerings include brisket, herbs, homemade salsa, homemade bread, fresh vegetables and more.

If ever there was a person meant to serve as program manager for Savannah Station, it’s Blu Phillips, Executive Director Andi Holland said. And it was not a case of being in the right place at the right time, but rather a position earned through hard work, sweat, and most importantly, dedication.

With Lake El Reno in its own backyard, it’s natural to think the El Reno Fire Department would have always housed a dive team in case of emergencies. That’s not always been the case. El Reno Fire Chief Jason Duff said the department first created a dive team under former chief Kent Lagaly.

El Reno moved a step further in the possible quest to build a city-owned Internet network last week when the city council threw its support behind the idea. Council unanimously approved a resolution of support for the city of El Reno to pursue development of the project.

A local contractor is the apparent low bidder for a large bridge rehabilitation project in far west Canadian County. OBC Inc., which has offices in Okarche and Edmond, submitted a bid totaling about $36.4 million to rebuild the historic Yellow Bridge over the South Canadian River.

In consideration of the current economic situation, the Redlands Community College Board of Regents voted to support the administration’s recommendation to not increase tuition for a fifth consecutive year.

A Canadian County man charged with shooting to death one roommate and injuring a second roommate is expected to enter a blind plea in the case.