Baker leads study of computer science requirements
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Rhonda Baker, R-Yukon, the chair of the House Common Education Committee, held an interim study examining computer science education in state public K-12 schools.
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Pets play vital role in mental health
Pets are cute and cuddly, but they serve a bigger purpose beyond companionship. Research has shown pets are good for both mental and physical health.
Canadian County negligence suit goes to jury trial
A jury trial is expected in a lawsuit filed over a woman’s fall near the Canadian County Jail.
Mustang’s Pamela Smith is plaintiff in the civil suit against Canadian County commissioners and the city of El Reno. Both defendants deny they are negligent.
Honoring Hope
The first ever Honoring Hope luncheon was named appropriately.
About 200 people gathered at the new Canadian County Expo Center last week to learn why supporting Cardinal Point is most definitely a way to honor hope.
C&A Tribes purchase ER’s Best Western site
The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes has officially acquired the Best Western El Reno.
Lucky Star Hospitalities LLC (LSH), a solely tribally-owned Limited Liability Company of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, closed the purchase of the 60-room Best Western El Reno, 2701 S. Country Club Road.
Colorful pressure
The El Reno Fire Department was performing a yearly pump test on its ladder truck and several other units.
CC domestic violence center awarded grant
Canadian County’s domestic violence center has been awarded a $492,576 federal grant that offers some financial sustainability.
Local runners take turns carrying baton in Great American Relay
Two Calumet residents took part in the Great American Relay over the weekend.
Shawn Davis ran from El Reno’s Heroes Plaza to the Calumet Y, while Lindy Renbarger took the baton and ran from the Y to Cherokee Trading Post. Both runners traveled down Historic Route 66.
El Reno bank evacuated, searched following bomb threat over phone
On Sept. 29 at approximately 1 p.m., El Reno police were called to BancFirst, 2000 S. Country Club Road, in reference to a bomb threat.
The threat was made by phone. Police reports said the caller was believed to be a younger male who made references to destroying the bank.
Frontier donation
El Reno’s Frontier Chevrolet donated $10,000 last week to El Reno Public Schools.
Presenting the check, front row from left, Frontier’s Shane Tuck and Stacey Gaylord, ERPS’ Brooke Robertson, Frontier’s Linda Cosgrove and Debbie Denwalt, ERPS’ Matt Goucher and Frontier’s Kyle Smith.
