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ICAN gets a boost in funding from Cinco de Mayo event

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Cinco de Mayo was a good day for staff and volunteers at Canadian County’s Intervention and Crisis Advocacy Network, as the organization’s second fundraiser May 5 was a resounding success.

“We raised over $6,500 and had more than 100 in attendance,” ICAN Executive Director Matt Whetzel said.

The event featured dinner and entertainment provided by Norahua Mexican Folkloric Dancers of Oklahoma.

Enid woman killed in Highway 81 collision

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A 25-year-old woman from Enid was killed early last Tuesday when two vehicles collided on U.S. 81 and NW 164th Street in El Reno, police said. The collision occurred just after 1 a.m.

The names of the woman as well as a man who was reportedly driving the 2004 Nissan 350Z they were traveling in were not released pending notification of relatives, Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports said.

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OSU Agriculture tapping into the potential sweetness of Oklahoma

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Oklahoma State University researchers are hoping to tap into the potential of a $132 million industry by exploring maple syrup production in the state.

Maple syrup production in the U.S. produces 4.37 million gallons annually, but the industry currently does not exist in Oklahoma. That’s why Lu Zhang, OSU assistant professor of horticulture, and her colleagues are spending the summer visiting maple groves across Oklahoma.

State showcases commitment to all of the above energy approach

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Cushing Economic Development Foundation Inc. and the city of Cushing announced that Southern Rock Energy Partners, LLC (SREP) has selected Cushing as the site for the company’s next-generation, full conversion crude refinery.

The project is expected to have $5.56 billion in capital investment and supply more than 420 full-time employees for operations.   

“Commerce is excited about the decision of Southern Rock Energy Partners to pursue Oklahoma for their large-scale refinery,” said Brent Kisling, executive director, Department of Commerce.

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Celebrating 25 years of speed, muscle and bling

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The El Reno Cruisers will be sponsoring the 25th Annual A Small Town Weekend, and to celebrate the milestone, the event will for the first time feature live music.

Along with the music, the Cruisers have lined up fan favorites to make the 25th event from Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4, memorable, fun and free.

Those attending will see everything from Matchbox cars to full-size muscle cars and antique, classic and modern vehicles in the Open Car Show.

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Hot Wheels racing to show new track

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It’s become one of the more popular lineup events for A Small Town Weekend and features side-by-side racing without even the hint or smell of gasoline and burning rubber.

No, its not an electric car show, but rather Hot Wheels Racing, which returns for yet another year.

“I would not even begin to guess how many years it’s been going on. I’ve been doing it for the last 10 years or more,” said El Reno Fire Department's David Baker.

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The Zombie set to smoke the tires at Route 66 Burnout

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Attention all drivers!

If you think you have a car that is fast, powerful, or maybe that ugly duckling with something to prove under the hood, El Reno Police Department Lt. Brian Hickman has a challenge for you.

“Bring it to the burnout. It’s still the cheapest way to burn rubber on the Mother Road and not get in trouble,” said Hickman.

The Route 66 Burnout returns to the event lineup for A Small Town Weekend looking to expand on last year’s car count of 30.

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State report card mix of bad, good

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While acknowledging work still needs to be done, El Reno Public Schools Superintendent Matt Goucher said the academic report cards from the state show the district is academically on track following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Oklahoma State Department of Education released district report cards last month for the first time since the pandemic began more than two years ago.

Goucher reported El Reno’s results, based off testing at the end of the 2021-22 academic year, to the Board of Education during its May meeting.