For what it’s worth, I agree with the El Reno Main Street board of directors. It’s time to take a “step back” and look at what’s best for downtown El Reno.
At last week’s city council meeting, Casey Trejo, president of the Main Street board, said the directors would be meeting this week to decide what kind of action to take moving forward.
The Canadian County Sheriff’s Office is reminding families to remain vigilant about online safety for their children following an undercover investigation that resulted in the arrest of a Woodward County sheriff’s employee.
Capt. Adam Flowers of the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office said Francis Vandermey was arrested in Woodward following the undercover investigation that began in July.
Information about the case has been turned over to the Canadian County district attorney for consideration of charges.
The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching.
Applications must be received by the Canadian County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3.
County election board secretary Allen Arnold said absentee voting is available to all voters and applications can be submitted several ways.
“In Oklahoma, no excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot and it’s easy to apply.
“Voters can submit their application online, in-person, by fax, mail or even email,” said Arnold.
LAWSUITS
Bank of America N.A. vs. Michael Glascox for $2,686.00 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Ally Bank vs. Rebecca Harris for $4,367.55 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Communication Federal Credit Union vs. Bruce Norton and Meredith Norton for $5,275.89 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Communication Federal Credit Union vs. Tyler Watkins and Ronnie Watkins for $8,159.52 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Your El Reno Tribune, Saturday, Oct. 18 issue has been found.
We apologize for the disruption.
The issue was found Monday morning, according to Tribune co-publisher Sean Dyer.
It was in the process of being delivered to the El Reno Post Office by Dyer and should be in your mailbox on Tuesday, Oct. 21, most likely along with your Oct. 22 issue.
Sorry for the confusion.
El Reno police have made an arrest in connection with the hit and run that sent an officer to an Oklahoma City hospital where he is listed in critical condition.
Police Chief Ken Brown said Sgt. Thomas Duran was hit by a vehicle allegedly driven by Logan Reese Primeaux, 25, just before 2 a.m., Friday.
The incident happened on Watts near Wilson St.
With nearly 80 percent approval, El Reno Public Schools will begin implementing construction and purchase projects under two bond proposals approved by voters Tuesday.
“I’m honored and thankful for the support of our community. These are things that are going to continue to help our students educationally and our teachers and faculty,” said Superintendent Matt Goucher.
“It’s going to be things that our community can be proud of, so I’m just so blessed that our community supports the school system the way they do.”
Casey Trejo said the Main Street board of directors will meet next week to discuss what steps to take moving forward.
The president of the El Reno Main Street Board, Trejo attended the city council meeting Tuesday evening.
She said it might be time for Main Street as well as the City of El Reno to take “a step back” and consider what is in the best interest of the downtown at this point in time.
MaCrae Putnam is preserving history, not with a commemorative plaque or statue but with fabric and thread. Putnam owns El Reno’s only quilt shop, Make It Sew, in downtown El Reno and has designed a 100th anniversary Route 66 quilt. Not only did she design it, but she also made kits people can purchase to make their own Route 66 anniversary quilt.
Attendance data from the fifth annual El Reno Air Show and Community Day reflect the event is doing the same as its performers in the air – going up and up.
“It seems like everyone had a good time. We did not have any medical issues like heat exhaustion and the crowd seemed to have been the biggest yet,” said El Reno City Manager Matt Sandidge.
The city uses the Placer.ai computer program to track attendance through cellphone usage coming from the El Reno Regional Airport during the time frame of the event.
