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El Reno has attracted more commercial investment, said Jerry Hocker of Hocker and Associates of Oklahoma City. Hocker said two of three parcels owned by Redlands Community College along South Country Club have been sold. As reported earlier, Waffle House purchased .98 acres in August.

The City of El Reno has been recognized by the American Planning Association – Oklahoma Chapter (APA-OK) with the statewide honor of “Great Public Space” for the Filling Station Visitor Center in downtown El Reno.The award was presented at the recent APA-OK annual conference and highlights...

The Oklahoma City Obedience Club recently hosted an American Kennel Club Scent Work Trials event in El Reno at Wesley United Methodist Church.

Two El Reno attorneys were recently elected to serve on the Oklahoma Bar Association’s governing board.Jana L. Knott was elected to serve as the 2026 president-elect, and Kristy E. Loyall was elected to serve a three-year term as a governor representing Supreme Court Judicial District 9, which...

In October, the Children’s Justice Center celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Fort Reno Adolescent Center and behavioral health programs.The Fort Reno Adolescent Center is a 12-bed residential treatment program serving youth ages 13 to 17 who are struggling with substance use.

After marking its eighth consecutive semester of enrollment growth this fall, Redlands Community College is opening enrollment for spring and summer classes.The continued increase in enrollment highlights the college’s strong academic programs and its commitment to providing accessible,...

LAWSUITSApplied Industrial Technologies vs. Hive Service Group LLC for $54,584.59 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Accelerated Inventory Management LLC vs. Ngoc Nguyen for $18,556.56 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.First National Bank of Omaha vs. Nicholas...

ATLANTA, Ga. —Global nonprofit Point 27, recently honored fallen El Reno Police Sgt. Thomas Duran, who died from injuries suffered on-duty in a hit-and-run incident Oct. 24.

Editor’s Note: Last week candidates for El Reno mayor and Ward 2 city council discussed the issues facing the community in a forum at Redlands Community College. This is the second look at the answers they gave to questions posed from the audience.

The annual Distinguished Alumni Banquet will honor three EHS alums Nov. 18. The event will be at 6 p.m. at the Canadian Valley Career Tech. Tickets are $30 and are available at BancFirst, Great Plains Bank and at the door.