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Body LAWSUITSJefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Leslie Porter for $2,160.34 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Danna Offield for $1,259.79 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs.

Body The former Irving School building was condemned last week, but not until the owner had more than a year to take action to make improvements.According to the City of El Reno, he never took serious action to bring the building, erected in 1930, up to code.

Body The Canadian County Board of Commissioners declared a countywide burn ban because of extreme fire danger conditions.The burn ban is set to remain in effect through noon Aug. 31.

Body More than a century after the first Canadian County Free Fair in 1914, the annual celebration remains rooted in livestock, agriculture and rural traditions, even as the county around it becomes increasingly suburban. The 2026 fair opens Wednesday, Aug.

Body On a fittingly sizzling summer Wednesday in central Oklahoma, a retired fire truck rolled onto the Canadian Valley Technology Center campus. Not to answer a call, but to help teach the next generation of firefighters how to answer calls down the road.

Body A comprehensive plan to revitalize downtown El Reno will be discussed and considered for approval at the September city council meeting. At Tuesday's regular monthly meeting, council heard a presentation from James Hazzard, project director for Freese and Nichols.

Body Members of El Reno High School's softball team gather around home plate waiting for Addilinn Johnson (15) to arrive in order to give her a hug following the junior's first-ever grand slam against Edmond Santa Fe last week. (Tribune photographer/ Glen Miller)

Body The filing period for the Ward 3 seat on the El Reno City Council will open at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24. The filing period will close at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26.Candidates must file with the Canadian County Election Board, located in downtown El Reno.

Body Canadian County commissioners enacted an outdoor burn ban effective until Monday, Aug. 24. Commissioners took the action after holding an emergency meeting Thursday morning. The outdoor ban will be reconsidered at the commissioners regular weekly meeting at 9 a.m. Monday.