Opponents on the Class B level know that Calumet High School senior Kaleb Thiessen has the skills to play at the next level.

Now the rest of the state and perspective college coaches do as well.

Thiessen was one of two Canadian County small-school players picked to compete in last week’s 2025 High Plains Shootout in Enid.

The other was Union City pitcher Aiden Williams, who according to his father, was held out due to soreness in his forearm which needed rehab.

To help keep residents safe in the heat, Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company (OG&E) recently donated fans to seniors and families in El Reno.

OG&E volunteers handed out 65 fans in El Reno to those who may be at higher risk for heat-related injury and illness.

To help fans reach seniors and families with low income, OG&E partnered with El Reno Blessing Baskets.

The Canadian County Courthouse Building Committee has officially been dissolved as county personnel transition to temporary administrative offices in preparation for a new courthouse build.

This committee met over the past 2 1/2 years to plan and prepare for development of a new, larger courthouse due to the county’s population growth.

District 3 Commissioner Tracey Rider called it an “honor and pleasure” to work with the committee, which she chaired alongside other county officers, department directors and district court officials.

An Internet safety program for parents will be held July 25 at Wesley Methodist Church, 101 S. Barker.

The event is being hosted by the Francis E. Hamilton VFW and Auxiliary of Post 4938, said Nancy Salsman. It will begin at 7 p.m. and will feature information provided by Lt. David Cates of the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office. The event is free and open to the public. 

Salsman described the event as a “serious and informative presentation” for families concerning online dangers including cyber bullying and how to protect children from digital threats.