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El Reno Police Reports - January 19

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›Jan. 1: A stop sign controlling southbound traffic on Mitchell was bent from some sort of impact, likely a vehicle. There was no evidence, and the officer completed the break

The hope for hemp

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Two years worth of data is a start, but it’s not enough to help push Oklahoma’s potential for hemp production forward. For that reason, Redlands Community College will build a
Redlands Community College students will continue work

Sound of music fills school board hall

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The sound of music filled the air inside the El Reno Public Schools Administration Building. The school board’s January meeting began with a performance by two high school music groups,
Vocal groups from the EHS Choir

‘Hey, Taxi’

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It just got easier to get around El Reno or even to Oklahoma City.

At a city council meeting on Tuesday, a new taxi service business was approved for El Reno.

McGee TaxiCab will likely begin operation within a few days. The owner and sole cab driver, Georgia McGee, has been pushing this idea for a couple of weeks. She’s excited the road has been cleared for her.

“I just want to help my community,” McGee said. “There’s a big need for this service in El Reno.”

Georgia McGee starting a taxi service for El Reno

El Reno, manager part ways

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El Reno parted ways with City Manager Jeremy Frazier Tuesday night.

Frazier’s one-year contract was up for renewal at the January city council meeting. Council opted not to renew the contract, effectively ending Frazier’s time here.

A motion to renew the contract by Ward 4 council representative Tracey Rider died for lack of a second.

Mayor Matt White said Frazier was scheduled to meet with City Attorney Roger Rinehart and himself Wednesday afternoon to finalize details of the departure.

Jeremy Frazier

Building a base for economic growth

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Leaders at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce are reflecting on 2019 and the work done to create an environment in the state where economic growth will occur.

Okarche roadwork to begin later this month

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OKARCHE — Oklahoma Avenue/ County Line Road between US-81/Main Street and First Street in Okarche will have intermittent lane closures and temporary sidewalk closures beginning later this month and continuing
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