Frantic Friday
El Reno firefighter Thomas Vogt shoots a blast of water on a shed in the southwest part of the city on Friday as crews worked to keep the fire from spreading to surrounding houses due to high winds.
News
Cardinal Point benefits from gala as more than $58,000 raised in fight against abuse
It was a night of celebration and remembrance for Cardinal Point, Canadian County’s Family Justice Center, as a sold-out crowd traveled to the Expo and Event Center March 24 for the organization’s Community Night Gala.
State asks for input on child abuse prevention
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) is seeking input from private and public agencies, organizations, citizens and consumers to monitor and enhance development of a comprehensive, statewide child abuse prevention plan.
SITES program aimed at infrastructure needs, bringing opportunities to communities in state
OKLAHOMA CITY - In February, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the launch of its new Supporting Industrial Transformation and Economic Success (SITES) Program.
Public Records - 4/5/2023
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Roy R. Bartnick III, 32; Rachel Hope Morrison, 28.
Timothy Christian Smith, 26; Chelsea Danielle Thomas, 27.
Dillon W. Kitson, 31; Karina Gisell Espinoza, 27.
Matthew James Von Tress, 28; Camber Lynn Chism, 25.
Billy John Wimberly Jr., 60; Roberta Kay Lynn, 56.
A digital history
El Reno Carnegie Library has been awarded a grant through the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program. The program, which will enable the library to digitize records, is administered by the Oklahoma Historical Society.
State of gaming
Tucked away in the basement is El Reno High School’s newest entry into the arena of competitive extracurricular activities in Oklahoma – Esports.
While the team is wrapping up its first year of existence, El Reno is already experiencing success usually reserved to more established programs.
The Buck began here
The buck may have stopped on the desk of President Harry Truman, but the famous slogan plate started in El Reno.
Voters head to polls Tuesday to settle various races
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 for El Reno Public Schools Office #3, City of Geary Mayor, City of Geary City Clerk-Treasurer, City of Piedmont Mayor, Geary Public Schools Office #3, Okarche Public Schools Office #3, Riverside Public School Office #3, Town of Okarche Board...
House fire
Three units from the El Reno Fire Department and two from El Reno FCI battled a house fire last week in the 400 block of South Hadden.
Incident reports state the home sustained $10,000 in damage and $8,000 more in contents.
