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If you didn’t get a haircut before Thursday, you may be waiting awhile. Gov. Kevin Stitt issued a state of emergency last week closing businesses considered non-essential. The order went into effect at midnight Wednesday.

The Oklahoma State Department of Education reports 61 percent of students across the state qualify for either free or reduced lunches, but that number is closer to 80 percent for El Reno Public Schools.

While COVID-19 has spread pain to every sector of the nation, it has also helped create rumors that El Reno city officials said need to be put to rest.

El Reno Public School buildings will remain closed the remainder of the 2019-20 term due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The district will be following the order of the Oklahoma State Board of Education to shutter all school buildings through the week of May 8-15.

Canadian County commissioners last week tabled a proposal to help fund a proposed roundabout at SH 66 and Banner Road. The county’s share, $94,000, would fund the design work on the roundabout, said Commissioner Marc Hader.

For more than 30 years, El Reno has celebrated Fried Onion Burger Day the first Saturday in May. But not this year. COVID-19 is disrupting plans all over town. Events, parties and concerts have been postponed because of the virus that has violently assaulted the world.

After further discussion with Gov. Kevin Stitt and health officials, Redlands Community College will extend online only classes through April 10.

OKARCHE - Due to the increased risk of serious complications from COVID-19 for individuals with disabilities, the Center of Family Love (CFL) is taking extreme precautionary measures to protect its 130 intellectually and physically disabled residents from coming in contact with potential carriers...

LAWSUITS Synchrony Bank vs. Pamela Crabtree for $4,178.87 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Discover Bank vs. William Herhold for $9,599.32 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

The ambulance service for El Reno and the area says it’s prepared to deal with COVID-19. Pafford EMS issued a statement last week to ensure the public of its commitment to maintain its “award-winning service.”