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The El Reno Police Department has one clear message to those wanting to burn rubber on city streets: “Pay 10 bucks and come to A Small Town Weekend,” said Lt. Brian Hickman.

The 23rd Annual A Small Town Weekend will not only pay tribute to America’s love affair with classic cars and Route 66, it will also serve as a fundraiser for the Redlands Community College women’s golf program.

While it may not garner the kind of attention of a burnout or drag race, the swap meet at A Small Town Weekend is the place to be if you’re in the market for automotive items, a purse, metal wall décor or custom glitter tumblers. Or just something good to eat.

While the youngsters won’t be hitting the gas or smoking the tires, the level of competition will be the same as the popular Hot Wheels races return to the 2021 A Small Town Weekend schedule.

Canadian County commissioners were expected to purchase property near the new Expo Center to build a sewage lagoon. The commissioners were to convene as the Public Facilities Authority Thursday afternoon to consider the purchase.

Ice in October and cold in February combined to push back the completion of the Rock Island overpass. The multimillion-dollar project was expected to open at the end of July, but Mother Nature does not consult with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.

Canadian County commissioners have not yet decided whether to formally request funding through a federal stimulus package. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 could provide Canadian County some $28 million to be spent on infrastructure and other projects.

OKARCHE – A resident of the Center of Family Love will serve as host for the 40th anniversary birthday celebration, an online event designed to raise funds and showcase the home for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Longtime educator Ranet Tippens has announced her retirement as superintendent of Deer Creek Schools after serving in that position for eight years.

The Canadian County Sheriff’s Office will use a gift to help combat thefts of oil field equipment and other items using an online tool. Canadian County commissioners last week approved a resolution allowing the sheriff’s office to accept a $5,500 donation from Devon Energy Corporation.