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El Reno’s Gemini Coatings, a 100 percent employee-owned wood coatings manufacturing company, has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Rudd Company Inc., an independently owned wood coatings manufacturer based in Seattle, Wash.

On the eve of his trial, Canadian County’s former emergency manager was convicted of embezzling state property - but he won’t spend time in prison. Troy Steven Mead, 50, entered a guilty plea to a misdemeanor May 23 in Canadian County District Court.

Drought throughout the Southern Plains has taken its toll on Oklahoma cattle producers over the past two years. Ponds are dry, pastures are brown and cattle herds have been liquidated, especially in western Oklahoma.

DIVORCES GRANTED Faith Nicole Eatmon vs. David Paul Eatmon. Ashlee Burnett vs. Kameron Oliver. Heather Dawn Robinson vs. Brock Wayne Robinson. Jodi Elizabeth Smith vs. Ryan Charles Smith. Kimberly Dawn Rose vs. Michael Donn Rose. Gicela A. Rodriguez vs. Fermin Rodriguez Ibarra.

The El Reno Tribune’s 2023 Small Town Weekend section contains the following content: 2023 Small Town Weekend schedule Celebrating 25 years of speed, muscle and bling Hot Wheels racing to show new track

Come rain or shine, bull riders are among the toughest cowboys to enter any rodeo arena, yet oddly enough, the creator of the fan-favorite Mustache Bash says riders prefer having dry dirt beneath their feet. And that’s just what they have gotten in El Reno.

More than $500,000 - that’s the initial cost estimate for a restoration of Canadian County’s historic jail.

El Reno Arts Council President Sue Johnson sprays green paint to depict ground under one of the monarchs she painted on the fence of a homeowner along South Reno Avenue last week. The homeowner raises monarchs according to Johnson. Her creation took several days and cans of paint to create.

Walking through the doors of the Center of Family Love feels as if you’re the only person that matters. Visitors are welcomed with an abundance of hugs from Kane, questions from Kathy and stories from the residents, who are eager to know who you are.

Cinco de Mayo was a good day for staff and volunteers at Canadian County’s Intervention and Crisis Advocacy Network, as the organization’s second fundraiser May 5 was a resounding success. “We raised over $6,500 and had more than 100 in attendance,” ICAN Executive Director Matt Whetzel said.