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.
Voters in Canadian County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the Nov. 5 General Election as well as the City of El Reno Ward 1, City of El Reno OG&E Franchise and City of Yukon Charter Changes should apply now, said county election board secretary Allen Arnold.
Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested. No excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot.
LAWSUITS
Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs. Derek Nix for $110,120.45 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 7, Block 15, Colony Pointe Phase III Addition, Oklahoma City.
Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs. Shonda Orr for $170,901.10 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 8, Block 23, Summerhill Phase III Addition, Oklahoma City.
The El Reno Arts Council Haunted Trolley apparently hasn’t scared away any riders.
Sue Bear, president of the council, said the event has already sold out and that happened even after adding an extra day.
“This year we have expanded to three dates, Oct. 16-18,” Bear said.
She said when the event was posted on social media, it quickly attracted more than 7,000 people who expressed interest and more than 200 shares.
El Reno firefighters were busy Saturday as three separate fires broke out in the early afternoon.
A pile of tires caught fire behind Vickie’s Convenience Store/Rick’s Garage, 1510 Sunset Drive. Fire Chief Jason Duff said the origin of the fire is unknown.
He said an OG&E crew checked the utility poles in the area after firemen thought the poles could have started the tires on fire. However, Duff said nothing was found that indicated that to be the source.
Fort Reno hosted the recent U.S. National Cavalry Association Competition and the event brought out an estimated 1,500 visitors, said Association President Bill Tempero.
A total of nine contests engaged 50 military and civilian participants. The majority of the 50 competitors came from three U.S. Army military cavalry units, while the rest were individuals except for five British soldiers.
Competitors used horsemanship skills still used in combat and to prevent civil disturbance, provide security and allow military re-enactments.
