El Reno’s Gemini Industries Inc., has opened a Wisconsin operation, further expanding its footprint. 

An employee-owned manufacturer of wood coating solutions, Gemini announced the opening of the new support and supply facility in Omro, Wisconsin.

In a statement, Gemini said the expansion strengthens the firm’s logistics footprint across the United States and enhances the ability to serve customers in the upper Midwest with faster, more localized distribution and support.

A weeklong camp that gives Canadian County youth some summer fun will be in Anadarko next year.

County commissioners last week approved a contract with Oakridge Ministries to reserve its facilities June 22-26 for Camp Hope 2026.

Located on a wooded hillside off U.S. Highway 62 in Anadarko, Oakridge hosts summer camps, gatherings and retreats.

This will be the annual summer camp for the Canadian County Children’s Justice Center. 

Canadian County’s newest judge admits her name can be a little challenging for some.

Erin Jones-Slatev, who became a new special judge six weeks ago, was honored during a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony Sept. 25 at the Canadian County Courthouse. She recited the oath of office inside her packed courtroom.

Judge Jones-Slatev thanked a laundry list of supporters – family, fellow judges, Canadian County Bar Association members, attorneys, courthouse personnel, county and state officials and friends in attendance.

Gajeske Inc., a provider of polyethylene piping solutions headquartered in Houston, will host the grand opening of its new operation in El Reno.

The expansion will be based at 3675 Allan Industrial Drive. 

The company sees the move as an opportunity to provide faster service, stronger logistics and on-the-ground support to customers in the state and throughout the region. 

“We’ve been eager to put down roots in Oklahoma to better serve area businesses with our full line of HDPE and MDPE solutions,” said Bob Gajeske Jr., CEO.