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WASHINGTON – The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes are looking to Congress to gain ownership of land lost centuries ago in order to build a living history/amusement park at Fort Reno.

The 73rd Annual National Land and Range Judging Contest kicked off on Tuesday with hundreds of teens from across the nation examining the soil at Lake El Reno. The contestants, representing some 36 states, converged on Lake El Reno for the first of two days of practice.

No one was hurt, but the boom got the attention of people in El Reno. Wednesday morning just before 10:30, a loud explosion rang through the community. The boom was so loud it was heard downtown as well as south of I-40. Fire Chief Jason Duff said the blast was at an oil tank battery site.

More than $81,000 was raised at the third annual Community Night Gala to support Canadian County’s Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). The event was held at the Canadian County Expo Center.

LAWSUITS MTGLQ Investors L.P. vs. Zachary Wood for $251,353.72 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 1, Block 22, Somers Pointe Phase VII Addition, Oklahoma City.

The pungent smell of fried onions tingles one’s nostrils entering Robert’s Grill, Johnnie’s Hamburgers & Coneys and Sid’s Diner in El Reno. The proprietors of the three hamburger stands, serving them since 1928, 1946 and 1990, respectively, know they’re selling a unique, in-demand product.

The 73rd Annual National Land and Range Judging Contest will attract students from across the nation to El Reno. The contest runs from April 30 through May 2. The Canadian County Expo and Event Center will serve as host site for the second consecutive year.

El Reno will celebrate the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2 with a breakfast and later an evening prayer gathering, said Karen Nance, director of the El Reno Chamber of Commerce. This year marks the 73rd observance for the National Day of Prayer.

El Reno native and Tulsa television personality Tess Maune will serve as the guest emcee for the 36th Annual El Reno Burger Day Festival. Maune will guide visitors through the making of the festival’s Big Burger. Burger Day starts Saturday at 10 a.m. in downtown El Reno.

The Okarche town trustees voted to fire Police Chief Forrest Smith at a special meeting last week. After a three-hour executive season, the vote was 4-1 to fire the chief, who had been on the hot seat over an ongoing audit in the town.