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County to partner with state for Route 66 upgrades

Canadian County District 3 will partner with the state to make infrastructure improvements to Historic Route 66, extending from U.S. Highway 270 east approximately 4.5 miles to Interstate 40.The project, officials said, is designed to enhance safety and functionality along the road and will include...

Voter registration deadline approaches

Friday, March 13 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 7 Board of Education elections for Calumet Public School, Union City Public School, Minco Public School and Okarche Public School, and the special elections for the City of Piedmont, City...

Deadline for Oklahomans to change party affiliation approaches

Oklahomans who want to change their party affiliation must submit their change no later than March 31, Canadian County Election Board Secretary Allen Arnold said.Voters may change their party affiliation online using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or by completing a new voter...

Public Records - 3/4/26

LAWSUITSStan’s Smokehouse Beef Jerky vs. Hickory Hollow Beef Jerky LLC for $37,920.96 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.American Express National Bank vs. Konrad Patrzalek for $11,683.54 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs....

Duran honored with mural

A mural honoring the life and sacrifice of Sgt. Thomas Duran was created by local artist Sue Bear.The mural was dedicated Wednesday evening during an El Reno Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting.Police Chief Ken Brown is seen here cutting the ribbon with Bear at his right.
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Last whistle

The artistic photo of the former Rock Island Railroad office building (first photo) on Watts shows the structure in its final stages just before the demolition was all but complete (second photo).The century-old building was condemned through a lengthy process involving court action.The owners of...
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Paxton plan could create government angst

A bill aimed at reducing property taxes – which recently passed a state Senate committee – could result in a loss of about $18 million annually to Canadian County.Senate Bill 1809, authored by Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton (R-Tuttle), would increase the homestead exemption to $5,000 from...
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