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.

Many mom and pop shops were forced to close their doors, making income difficult to come by. Some stores found a solution through curbside assistance, delivery and online ordering options.

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.

County Clerk Sherry Murray hinted that access to land records at the Administration Building could soon be available, though changes are likely.

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.

Lance Brown, chairman of the Banner district, said the proposal by Lingo Construction would put too much strain on the existing system.

Lingo Construction had requested to add a bulk water meter to an existing 2-inch waterline near Alfadale and Jensen roads. The line would provide access to water for construction purposes at the fairgrounds site.