A new research laboratory tied to the Oklahoma State University Innovation Foundation is advancing the mission of OSU Ag Research.
OSU Agriculture is responsible for technological discoveries in animal and crop production, 37 wheat varieties resistant to pests and diseases and 10 turfgrass varieties resistant to drought and freezing.
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Tinker Federal Credit Union vs. Austin Gonzalez and Erika Burske for $17,198.73 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Jamie Vazquez vs. Camelot Exteriors LLC for $21,349.20 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Citibank N.A. vs. Judy Patak for $11,227.19 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Gemini Industries Inc. vs. Matador Logistics LLC for an amount less than $75,000 for alleged damages.
It’s official.
El Reno is the bona fide birthplace of the fried-onion hamburger.
The sign says so.
Last week, local fried-onion burger legends, along with those currently entrusted with the cuisine that made El Reno famous, gathered to dedicate a sign. The metal embossed structure rests inside the Mother Road Plaza at the corner of Wade and Choctaw.
It reads:
Canadian County Sheriff Chris West said he visited with the three county commissioners, one at a time, requesting them to pass a resolution increasing the sheriff’s base salary to the maximum of $74,500.
West said his justification being that the Oklahoma Legislature overwhelmingly approved and passed amendments to state statute authorizing the base salary range of Oklahoma sheriffs to be not less than $44,000 and no more than $74,500. Because West serves in a county with a larger population, his salary is $84,200.
How to Cook a Turkey from Ronda Moss’ fifth-grade class at Sacred Heart:
Candidate filing for Board of Education offices begins Monday, Dec. 2 for 11 Canadian County school districts.
Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the Canadian County Election Board Dec. 2, 3 or 4, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Candidate filing packets are available on the state election board website at https://oklahoma.gov/elections/candidates/candidate-filing.html and at the county election board.
Earlier this month, El Reno Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts scoured the community for the annual Scouts Food Drive.
The effort helps stock the shelves at The Lord’s Harvest, the local nonprofit ministry founded and operated by Nikki Pruitt.
The collection this year brought in close to 600 pounds of nonperishable food items. The drive is coordinated by Beth Griesel.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Lynda Ozan announced that an Oklahoma Centennial Farm Award has been presented to the owners of a Canadian County farm.
Frank and Janice Hurst own the Hurst-Patch Farm located in the vicinity of El Reno. The family has grown wheat and hay and raised cattle on the land since great-uncle Charles R. Patch settled the land in 1891.
The need for Mobile Meals has reached an all-time high of 200 recipients per day. At the same time, volunteer and financial support have declined, leaving the 48-year organization in a difficult place, supporters said.
Monday through Friday, El Reno Mobile Meals provides a prepared lunch to those who, for whatever reason, are unable to cook for themselves.
Receiving Mobile Meals is not dependent on age or financial status. By providing lunch to those in need, recipients are able to stay in their homes longer and maintain greater independence.
The El Reno City Council got an update on the comprehensive plan being created for Lake El Reno and Adams Park.
Representatives of Halff, the firm hired to create the plan, said the study is about three-quarters complete. The final document is expected to be presented in early 2025.
Council heard the update at its meeting last week.
The project started in April and has included a community survey that resulted in more than 360 responses.
