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El Reno’s American Legion Post 34 and Auxiliary embarks on fundraising efforts throughout the year to help support the Gifts to the Yanks program.

Nancy Salsman stood quietly in one of the offices at the El Reno Tribune last week as I read the typed note wrapped around the 10 crisp $20 bills which made up the winning bid on the Gifts for the Yanks quilt auction.

The city of El Reno wants folks to enjoy a free trolley ride and take in a little shopping downtown. Billed as the Holly Jolly Trolley, the city is supporting an “old-fashioned holiday excursion” with the events.

The 40th Annual Community Christmas Dinner is set for Dec. 23 at the Wesley Methodist Church Family Life Center at 115 S. Barker. Serving will begin at 11 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

More than $18,000 was collected to benefit Canadian County’s Chambers of Commerce at the 2023 Oklahoma Wine, Brew and BBQ Festival. Canadian County Expo and Event Center Director Mandy Davis announced the results of the second annual event.

LAWSUITS Bank of America N.A. vs. Cuong Tu Le for $3,093.79 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. William Taylor for $1,260.63 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

A Norman man promptly admitted to El Reno police he shot a Newcastle man who died from his injuries, a court affidavit shows. The shooting reportedly stemmed from an argument about cars.

The skies cleared and the sun came out as El Reno celebrated its annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday.  Organized by Main Street, the event was billed as Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Downtown Parade. Local businessman Gary Baumwart served as Grand Marshal for the parade.

Dave Anderson, now serving his fourth term as a Canadian County commissioner, has announced he does not intend to seek re-election in 2024. A Mustang native, Anderson has been the District 2 commissioner since January 2009.

Canadian County’s child advocacy center, which has been helping abuse and neglect victims since the early 1990s, has earned a substantial gift.