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This donation box at Hillcrest Learning Center, which is designated for clothing and shoes only, has been a popular dumping spot for a wide range of unwanted items. The company that services the boxes has said in the past that items other than clothing or shoes will be thrown away.

To help improve roadway safety, Canadian County officials will now have access to an online database of commercial driver’s license, CDL, holders.

Legislation that would limit women’s sports to individuals who are biological females has been approved by a state House committee. “Two out of every five young women in the state of Oklahoma choose to participate in sports,” said Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin.

MUNICIPAL COURT Tracy Jo Whitebuffalo, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295. Isiah Luke Botone, Oklahoma City, failure to appear warrant, $295. Landon Dallas Morris, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295. Amy Lynn Prentiss, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295.

El Reno will become an official “Purple Heart City” on April 22 when the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 382 hosts a dedication ceremony. All Purple Heart recipients, as well as all veterans, are encouraged to take part in the 11 a.m. ceremony to be held at the VFW, 1515 S. Rock Island.

Five El Reno High School students have been named valedictorian for 2021. All five earned straight A’s during their high school years. They also took 13 Pre-Ap and AP courses with an AP course in each subject.

El Reno Community Theatre's latest production will have a youthful vibe as families gather for a one-night showing of “The Absolutely True Story of Tom Sawyer as Told by Becky Thatcher.”

When Mark Smith Jr. stepped out of the prison system he called “home” for 25 years, he knew one thing for sure - he never wanted to return. Smith was just 14 when he was sentenced to serve 80 years for his crime.

El Reno golfer Brian Richardson holds a sandwich in his mouth while hitting a tee shot on the first hole at Crimson Creek Golf Course last week during the 2021 EHS Boys Invitational. Players could get lunch between nine-hole rounds but had to eat quickly to keep the flow of play moving.

Canadian County CASA Inc. (Court Appointed Special Advocates) has added Richard Younts to its volunteer base. Younts completed advocate training with a court observation and was sworn in by Judge Bob Hughey with the Canadian County Children’s Justice Center.