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An El Reno man was killed in an accident on I-40 Monday afternoon, according to reports from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The accident that happened three miles west of Hinton at mile marker 98 claimed the life of 59-year-old Martin Hoselton. The accident happened at 3:18 p.m., OHP said.

Veterans looking to achieve their career goals can get support from the Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program, a free program funded by the U.S. Department of Education and created to help qualified military veterans prepare for post-secondary education.

Graveside service for Viola Almeda Brewer was held Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at Resthaven Cemetery in Oklahoma City. Services were under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home. Viola passed away Nov. 9, 2020, in El Reno.

An Indian Taco Benefit is planned Sunday at the American Legion, 2101 Sunset Dr. with proceeds going to the Darren Moore Memorial Fund. The benefit will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., or until supplies are exhausted. The event is dine in or carry out or delivery is available.

El Reno residents have until 5 p.m. Sunday to dump tree limbs at no charge at the Lake El Reno collection site. Mayor Matt White made the announcement at Tuesday night’s city council meeting.

The Ninth Annual Canadian County Veterans Day Parade rolled through the streets of downtown El Reno Sunday, filled with patriotic fanfare to salute those who answered our nation’s call.

El Reno picked up a pair of statewide honors recently when a well-known educator and a young aviation expert were recognized for their accomplishments. The honors came from the Journal Record newspaper and the NextGen organization.

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is asking the public to offer input on a new intersection design for SH 66 and Banner Road. A statement from ODOT said it is partnering with Canadian County commissioners to provide safety improvements to the intersection.

Crews have begun canvassing El Reno neighborhoods collecting limbs that are placed at the curb, Mayor Matt White said on Thursday. White told the El Reno Live audience the city has contractors collecting limbs lost from the recent ice storm.

Victoria Lee loves to shop. Mostly for others. The owner of The Junkyard Diva has embarked on her second campaign she’s dubbed as “Pay it Forward - Warmth for Winter.” Lee looks in stores throughout the year at everyday items people need.