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Ferb the tortoise is missing.

But there’s hope.

Owner Cherrie Zaidi had a call about a possible sighting not a mile from the backyard home near the Piedmont High School tennis courts where Ferb disappeared.

On Sept. 19, a caller said a large turtle, possibly a tortoise, was seen about 6 p.m. crossing Cemetery Road near NW 164th going east to west onto Piedmont Public Works Department property.

Zaidi said she searched the area extensively but with no luck.

Ferb went missing from the Zaidi home on Wednesday morning, Aug. 21.

Canadian County’s holiday schedule has been finalized.

The Canadian County Excise Board unanimously approved 12 days in calendar year 2025 in which county government offices will be closed.

Commissioners had voted 2-1 to approve the annual holiday schedule.

Ten holidays will be observed, with eight being one day and the other two being two days.

Canadian County’s 2025 holiday calendar:

▶ New Year’s Day – Wednesday, Jan. 1

Friday, Oct. 11 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 5 General Election.

The ballot will include the presidential race as well as the City of El Reno Ward 1, City of El Reno OG&E Franchise and City of Yukon Charter Changes elections, county election board secretary Allen Arnold said.

Arnold said that persons who are U.S. citizens, residents of Oklahoma and at least 17 1/2 years old are eligible to apply for voter registration. However, you must be at least 18 years old to vote.

MUNICIPAL COURT

Cheyenne Taylor Steele, Yukon, expired tag, $165.

Monty Lee Goree Jr., Dumas, Texas, failure to stop at red signal, $165.

Iro Gabriel Castillo Bolivar, El Reno, driving without license issued, $252.

Lanira Samone Fuller, El Reno, speeding and driving without license issued, $427.

Nevaeh Cecilia Oquendo, El Reno, expired tag, $165.

Victor Perez, El Reno, improper use of 911, $295.

Jerry Lee Fuller, improper equipment, no insurance verification and driving under suspension, $795.

El Reno’s Canadian Valley Pharmacy has made a major investment to help people lose weight and do it more affordably. 

Canadian Valley is one of only two pharmacies in the state of Oklahoma to legally compound new weight-loss medications. 

John Smith, pharmacist and owner of Canadian Valley Pharmacy, said he and his staff saw a need. 

“There is a huge demand for a class of medications called GLP-1 agonists (i.e. Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy). They are very expensive and in high demand,” Smith said.

Tucked away on Page 547 of the 942-page Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 is a provision that would permanently prohibit the federal government from returning Fort Reno's land to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, a pair of sovereign nations combined by treaty with the United States in 1867, who maintain they are the rightful legal owners of the western O

Many will be looking at the sky on Saturday when the annual El Reno Air Show and Community Day takes off.

The colorful event at the El Reno Regional Airport will be packed with fun and adventure for the whole family. Put on by the city of El Reno with support from the community, the day includes classic aircraft including military warbirds and aerial performers.

There will be bounce houses, face painting and other activities for the children. Also, food and beverage trucks will be on hand.

There is no charge for admission and gates will open at 10 a.m.

Last weekend a nearly full blue moon could be seen in the western skies over Canadian County, opposite of the sun which was shining in the eastern skies.

The rays of the sun helped make the details of the moon’s surface more visible to the human eye and that of the camera.

The Pride of El Reno Marching Band will be moving its instruments from Marsh Hall to sporting events and contests this season and years to come in a new trailer which was purchased and wrapped in school colors and logos.

El Reno Superintendent Matt Goucher said the trailer was purchased through the state-bidding process, which provides a discounted price.

Goucher added the cost of the trailer and wrap was around $16,000.

A project described as critical near Banner School is moving forward.

An Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) contractor will be hired to make improvements to the intersection of Jensen and Banner roads, south of Interstate 40.

County commissioners last week approved four offers to purchase right-of-way along Banner Road for the future project.

Sellers are School District 31 (Banner Public Schools), Bogle Ventures LLC d/b/a The Palace Events Center, Williams Family Investments and Marik Family Revocable Trust.