Tax growth sustained by local buying
For the third month in a row, El Reno’s share of sales, use and motel taxes have shown improvement. Assistant City Manager Tim Young provided the report to the city council at last week’s meeting.
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Sgt. James earns HOF nod, award for saving lives
Sgt. Maurice “Mo” James of the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office received two distinguished national honors during the National Interdiction Conference held recently in Oklahoma City.
It’s market time at FCC El Reno
First Christian Church of El Reno is hosting its annual Marketplace on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of London and Barker.Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until sold out, and will include chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans/corn, roll,...
Permanent daylight saving time change awaits Senate’s return
WASHINGTON – A push in Congress to make daylight saving time permanent could give Americans more evening sunlight year-round, but less morning light could affect sleep and change daily routines for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers.
Crowning a king and queen
The following are candidates for the 2026-27 El Reno High School Homecoming King and Queen Contest.Sinthia Puebla, Sharon Moreno.
Oklahoma borrowers describe life under the new student loan installments
Katrina Harris, a single mother in Oklahoma City, takes on contract jobs on the side to afford her student loan payments.Harris went to school for her bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate of pharmacy. Now, she owes the U.S. Department of Education more than $200,000.
Public Records - 9/16/26
LAWSUITSBank of America N.A. vs. Clinton Allen for $6,115.04 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Jessica Mercer for $4,231.50 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Nelly Barillas for $1,312.03 to pay a debt plus...
ConSENSUS: El Reno needs new water meters
A week after El Reno experienced a water emergency, the city council voted unanimously to take steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
Twilight at the Depot
The Canadian County Museum will host the Second Annual Twilight at the Depot on Saturday, Sept. 19.The colorful event will take place on the lawn of the historic Rock Island Depot, 300 S. Grand Blvd.The old-fashioned evening will feature live music, classic cars, local history, food and plenty of...
Kegelman mural painted
El Reno businessman Gary Baumwart had a mural of World War II hero Charles Clark “Sonny” Kegelman painted on his downtown building this week.Kegelman will be inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame in November.Baumwart commissioned artist Bob Palmer to create the image of the 1932 El Reno...
