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A Mother’s Day parade brought out colorful balloons, fire trucks, a police cruiser and dozens of vehicles decorated with signs telling mothers and grandmothers how much they are loved. The parade took place Thursday afternoon outside Saint Katharine’s Retirement Center.

This is the first installment in a series looking back at El Reno Public Schools efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Classes for El Reno Public Schools officially ended Friday. Missing were the normal class parties, hugs, high-fives and gift exchanges between students and teachers.

El Reno Public Schools Superintendent Craig McVay, along with principals and central office administration, cooked and handed out dinners to district faculty as part of Teacher Appreciation Day. It was also Taco Tuesday which fell on Cinco de Mayo.

It’s been slow. But at least it’s moving now. El Reno as a whole is creeping back to normal. This includes businesses like boutique shops, hair salons and restaurants. The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with problems in the oil industry, hurt businesses all over the county.

The Canadian County Courthouse and Administration Building will remain closed to the public for at least a while longer. County commissioners, following the recommendations of District Judge Jack McCurdy and Court Clerk Marie Hirst, said access to the buildings would remain limited.

Crews working to build the new Canadian County Fairgrounds will have to find another source for water after the Banner Rural Water District rejected a request to tie into an existing waterline.

EL RENO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Tuesday – May 12, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. El Reno City Council Chambers 101 N. Choctaw Avenue AGENDA In-Person Attendees: Matt White, Mayor Bob Ballhorn, Council Member Ward 2 Tracey Rider, Council Member Ward 4 Teleconference Attendees: JT Chronister, Vice Mayor,...

As El Reno slowly begins the process of emerging from its COVID-19 lockdown, there are lessons that need to be taught about how to survive future pandemics.

It’s a new world. Many things have changed. But some of the deepest and most trustworthy things - like music - are still alive and kicking. Joy Vandergrift has taught people to play piano for more than 20 years. For her, it was always very personal.

Over the years, El Reno Public Schools and Redlands Community College have implemented and expanded numerous partnership activities in an effort to serve the students of both institutions. Recently, this partnership was recognized with the 2020 Regents Business Partnership Excellence Award.