The city of El Reno picked up some major awards at last week’s Oklahoma Municipal League Conference. The gathering of local officials from across the state was held in Tulsa. 

City Manager Matt Sandidge was honored with the Don Rider Transparency in Government Award.

Also, City Clerk Lindsey Grigg-Moak was named Woman of the Year for cities over 5,000 population.

“I’m honored to be the recipient of the Don Rider Transparency in Government Award.” said Sandidge.

The U.S. Cavalry Association held its national competition at Fort Reno last week.

After losing critical grant funding, Canadian County’s child advocacy center has gotten support from a new source.

The Child Abuse Response Team (C.A.R.T.) will receive $44,000 from the Canadian County Gary E. Miller Children’s Justice Center to provide services to victims of child abuse and neglect.

County commissioners approved a contract between the Child Welfare Citizens Advisory Board and the county.

The Canadian County judiciary officially welcomed its newest member during a ceremony last week. 

Yukon’s Lory Dewey recited the oath of office as Canadian County’s new special judge, succeeding Barbara Hatfield, who recently retired after 13 years. District Judge Khristan Strubhar administered the oath.

“To say I’m excited is an understatement,” Judge Dewey told the audience. “My thanks go to my boys (husband, Joe and sons, Zach, Mack and Riley). Without them, I would not be here.”