El Reno police said one person was killed Wednesday afternoon when a vehicle and semi collided at SH 66 and Radio Road.
The identity of the driver of the two-door sedan killed in the collision had not been made public as of Thursday morning, pending notification of relatives.
The storm will have to wait, at least for a bit.
Plans to start filming Twister 2 in El Reno, and in particular Jenks Simmons Field House, were pushed back a bit until dates can be found that don’t conflict with other already scheduled activities.
City councilwoman Amy Neathery requested a permit that would allow Universal Studios to begin production here be tabled until a May 23 special council meeting. She said El Reno Public Schools had a conflict with the timing of the planned film production. Council agreed to delay the request until the upcoming special meeting.
Persistence as well as growth paid off for the city of El Reno after City Manager Matt Sandidge announced the community has been voted into the Metro Planning Organization.
Sandidge broke the news to the city council at Tuesday night’s regular monthly meeting.
Sandidge said the inclusion in the 44-member city planning district opens El Reno up to be eligible to apply for federal transportation grants to the tune of more than $27 million per year. He said El Reno could benefit from grants that could help improve traffic signaling and safety.
Mandy Davis has been named interim director at the Canadian County Expo and Event Center, 3001 Jensen Road East.
Davis, who has been the center’s office manager for the past two years, was unanimously selected to fill the position by county commissioners. She will serve on an interim basis until the commissioners select a permanent successor to Nathan Smith.
“I have a lot of confidence in Mandy,” said District 2 Commissioner Dave Anderson.
The El Reno Public School Foundation met recently and awarded over $34,000 in scholarships. The committee, chaired by Dr. Lacey Carder, was pleased with all applicants.
Catherine Huber
Two juvenile girls were sent to the Gary Miller Children’s Justice Center after police said they allegedly tried to vandalize a vehicle at the Braum’s store, 2201 S. Country Club.
Police said three girls were in the vehicle and a dispute broke out about money for gas. Reports said two of the girls tried to put dirt in the gas tank of the vehicle.
The incident took place on Sunday, May 7.
LAWSUITS
Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Desiree Prigmore for $7,395.84 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. vs. John Kennedy for $7,197.29 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. vs. Gennifer Garza for $5,916.78 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Capital One N.A. vs. Rhonda Simonson for $2,230.24 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
El Reno’s 35th Annual Fried Onion Burger Day went off under clear skies and temperatures over 90 degrees.
See Saturday's edition for more photos and a festival wrap-up.
A wrecking crew made quick work of a former restaurant and service station that had stood on South Country Club, just south of I-40 since the early 1970s.
First built as Hensley’s and later becoming a Denny’s, the restaurant and nearby service station were leveled last week as the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes move forward with plans to one day develop the area.
Redlands Community College is celebrating the graduation of over 200 students on Friday, May 12. More than 40 of the students will graduate with more than one degree or certificate.
“We are proud of these graduates who have demonstrated the dedication and drive that will serve them well in the future,” said Redlands President Jack Bryant.
