The City of El Reno is expected to soon own property adjacent to The Filling Station at 120 S. Choctaw. The move comes after the city council agreed to a settlement with Ed Graham, who filed suit against the city after his property was condemned.

City Attorney Jana Knott said “in exchange for dismissal with prejudice of the litigation related to 112 S. Choctaw (Pour Choices) and no appeal by Mr. Graham, the city will be purchasing 112, 114 and 116 S. Choctaw for $312,500.00 and releasing a lien on Mr. Graham's property at 1121 S. Hadden.”

Wesley Women Bible Study Group will convert decades of accumulated fundraiser capital into a scholarship for El Reno Public Schools teachers.

The Wesley Methodist Women plan to award one $750 scholarship each semester for one teacher, administrator or classroom aide pursuing further education or certification.

The scholarship is named Next Chapter, recognizing “that continued education helps level-up educators and makes them better equipped to serve El Reno students.” 

Two Canadian County veterans will soon be honored for their military service with a trip to Washington, D.C. as part of the Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight Program.

Glenn Randolph of El Reno and Doyle Newsom of Calumet have been selected to participate in the upcoming Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight mission on April 14, traveling to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to those who served in our nation’s armed forces.

The Oklahoma wind did a number on this OG&E power pole in Legion Park Sunday.

City Manager Matt Sandidge said crews from the electric utility were working to correct the damage Monday morning.

Steady winds gusting to 60 mph blew through the state all day Sunday, easing a bit by Monday when gusts were said to be in the 30s.