The future of historic Route 66 west of El Reno was discussed when a couple dozen people gathered to learn about planned improvements to a local stretch of the Mother Road. 

Gathered in the El Reno High School auditorium were local leaders focused on the plans for the road between Fort Reno and the William H. Murray “Pony” Bridge. 

The gathering was coordinated by Canadian County District 3 Commissioner Tracey Rider and provided an opportunity for local leaders to hear the county’s plans for an approximately 13-mile stretch of 100-year-old road. 

The Canadian County OSU Extension Office will offer a Wheat Production and Marketing meeting on Wednesday, March 25.

The program will be held at the Education Building, 220 N. Country Club Road. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. with Ag Coffee Connections, with the first speaker kicking off at 9 a.m.

Raedan Sharry, West District agronomist, will be the first speaker as he presents a multi-crop fertility program for making soil fertility decisions.   

Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mount Zion Global Methodist Church. Carol Stine opened the meeting, while Donna Wehmuller read a devotional titled “Being Polite.”

Maxine Little read minutes from the previous meeting, with Patricia Morrison giving the treasury report. 

Morrison’s birthday was also celebrated.

Wehmuller presented all members a framed Easter picture she had created to celebrate the season.

The Oklahoma congressional delegation’s wealth lies not so much in stocks and bonds as it does in real estate and personal business interests that range from consulting firms to agriculture to McDonald’s franchises.

A NOTUS analysis of the Oklahoma delegation’s most recent annual financial disclosures reveals key details about how the state’s seven lawmakers manage their personal finances while serving the public.

Many of these lawmakers entered office with millions and remain significantly wealthier than most of their constituents.