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El Reno will apply for an $800,000 forgivable loan to plan for utility needs in newly annexed areas and is also moving forward with a long-awaited terminal at the Regional Airport. The city council unanimously supported a resolution to apply for the loan through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.

Some 458 Canadian County youth are entered in the 53rd Annual Canadian County Junior Livestock Show.

A high-speed chase on I-40 ended when Canadian County sheriff’s deputies were able to bring the vehicle to a stop, using a tactical maneuver.

Community colleges are the backbone of Oklahoma’s higher education system, offering affordable, high-quality education while fueling our state’s workforce and economy.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, advanced legislation to eliminate outdated and redundant government commissions, reinforcing the state’s commitment to efficiency and responsible governance.

A new automated car wash is expected to be built on South Country Club and residents in newly annexed areas will be allowed to shoot off fireworks, as well as continue with open burning with some stipulations in place. The El Reno City Council took the action at last week’s regular meeting.

A crowd gathered to vote in last Saturday afternoon’s Canadian County District 2 Fair Board election.Incumbent Ken Carpenter of Mustang defeated challenger Jason Cooper of El Reno, 109-37, to win the next three-year term on the nine-member fair board.A longtime Canadian County auctioneer and...

The Centre Theatre for the Arts will perform the delightful Southern comedy, “The Red Velvet Cake War.”Under the direction of Johnlee Lookingglass, performances are scheduled for Feb. 21, 22 and 28 and March 1 at 7 p.m. Matinee shows are set for Feb. 23 and March 2 at 2 p.m. All performances are...

El Reno Acts of Kindness Day was Feb. 19. But actually, it should be celebrated every day. Kindness is easy but it is not always natural. National Random Acts of Kindness Day (Feb. 17) aimed to help make kindness purposeful for one day, with the hope that the acts of kindness continue.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Dreu Kopf wiped back tears as she relived the day she was shot and her friend lay mortally wounded protecting Kopf’s two toddlers in another room.The Pardon and Parole Board last week voted 4-1 to deny clemency for Wendell A. Grissom. Susan Stava cast a vote for clemency.