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El Reno’s VFW Post 382 will be hosting fundraisers in the coming weeks as the local institution works to recover from not being able to pay sales and beverage taxes to the state of Oklahoma.

The VFW had its permits pulled and this has created a strain on revenue used to support the various community projects put on by the organization.

Nancy Salsman, president of the VFW Auxiliary, said starting every Tuesday and Thursday, there will be $5 meals available at the post.

Local farm workers (above) pick up hay from a busted bale that was attached to the flatbed 18-wheel truck (background).

El Reno policemen on-site say the truck tried to drive under the Rock Island bridge over Sunset Drive but was too tall, causing the bale to be knocked off.

A Canadian County sheriff’s deputy was fired this spring for alleged sexual misconduct while on duty.

David Randall was terminated March 28 by Sheriff Chris West, who informed him in a letter that his “services are no longer needed at the Sheriff’s Office.”

Randall was terminated “for gross misconduct,” according to an employee status change form signed by Undersheriff Kevin Ward and Assistant District Attorney Eric Epplin.

Early voting begins Thursday, June 13 for voters in Canadian County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their county election board. Canadian County Election Board Secretary Allen Arnold said early voting is open to all voters.

“You do not need to provide an excuse to vote early. Oklahoma allows early voting for all elections conducted by the county election board or state election board - from school board and municipal elections to state and federal elections.

Legislation that would prohibit Oklahoma teachers from using the discredited “three-cueing” method to teach reading is now just one vote away from Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk.

Supporters predicted the legislation could help change the educational trajectory of many Oklahoma students.

On the 2023 National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) tests, Oklahoma’s fourth-grade NAEP reading score declined significantly and outranked only three states and the District of Columbia.

Each year many people begin or continue raising backyard poultry flocks. These flocks have been gaining in popularity over the past several years and interest in them continues to grow.  But there can be health risks for birds and humans associated with raising these flocks.

LAWSUITS

Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Javier Monsivais for $953.01 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Randall Williams for $2,748.85 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Velocity Investments LLC vs. Elvira Rojas for $1,155.34 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Allison Daghlian for $862.36 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

CENTRAL

Arcadia: May 27.
Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 72°F and stained.
Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, flukes and spinnerbaits around coves, points and shorelines. Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait and dough bait around coves and flats. Crappie fair on hair jigs, minnows and tube jigs around brush structure, docks and standing timber.

City leaders are looking to partner with the public to help spread the word about El Reno Fast Connect, the city-owned fiber internet system being developed.

At the May city council meeting, the elected leaders unanimously supported offering a $40 credit to anyone who is a current ER Fast Connect customer who refers someone who also chooses to tap into the El Reno system.

The new customer will also receive a $40 credit for sighing on to ER Fast Connect.

The El Reno Arts Council has curated a unique collection of burger-themed artworks, showcasing the creativity and talent of local residents and students.

The exhibit, which was initially displayed in downtown business windows, celebrates the spirit of Burger Day with an array of mediums—ranging from mixed media to watercolor, acrylic, paper mache, and even Legos.