Kailyn Twyman has joined Canadian County’s Oklahoma State University Extension Office as a new 4-H educator.
An Edmond native, Twyman moved with her family to Stillwater during high school. Twyman earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture education from OSU in December 2024.
She worked in turfgrass management and wheat research, also helping at the student farm.
OKLAHOMA CITY — A Democratic lawmaker who is battling breast cancer said last week she plans to try to override the governor’s veto of a bill designed to improve access to diagnostic screening of the disease.
Melissa Provenzano, D-Tulsa, said Gov. Kevin Stitt’s veto of House Bill 1389 generated a “lot of shock” and felt personal even though she’s well through the diagnostic screening process for her own breast cancer.
LAWSUITS
Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Monica Randall for $4,977.15 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Keena O’Neal for $4,673.66 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Sean Gough for $4,432.20 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Richard Howell for $7,536.40 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Tim Gatz told the crowd that gathered for the ceremonial opening of The Filling Station that Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell used the revitalized El Reno property as the centerpiece for his presentation during a major Route 66 gathering in New Mexico.
The El Reno native and director of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Gatz joined city, county and other state officials in the May 3 opening of The Filling Station.
The $1.2 million restoration and revitalization project was funded through a grant from the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission.
Backed by a 180-degree weather change from a year earlier, the 37th Annual Burger Day Festival has been deemed a success by the El Reno Main Street Program, which organizes the event with support from the City of El Reno.
“I feel like we had a great turnout. Our vendors were happy, our merchants were happy and all our volunteers went home happy so I will call that a success,” said Main Street Director Heather Brothers.
Like the hundreds of onlookers lining the cooking arena fence at the 37th Annual Burger Day Festival, I was eagerly awaiting the world’s largest onion fried burger to come off the grill.
Unfortunately, it was not to open my mouth for a bite but rather pull out my foot and start counting the number of slices the 850-pound Big Burger can produce.
While the cost of higher education continues to climb nationwide, Redlands Community College remains committed to a student-centered approach, prioritizing access to affordable, high-quality education through strategic partnerships and sound financial stewardship.
My brother, Sean Dyer has a pen pal. His name is Bill Edwards and he lives in New York.
Mr. Edwards is from El Reno and subscribes to his hometown paper, the El Reno Tribune.
MUNICIPAL COURT
Noel Ceballos Olivas, Hennessey, improper equipment and driving without license issued, $357.
Thomas James Scurlock, El Reno, dog at large and failure to appear warrant, $355.
Della Jo Chee, El Reno, dog at large and failure to appear warrant, $390.
Tristan Francis Kaulaity, El Reno, obstructing an officer, $845.
William Joseph Whitlow, El Reno, no insurance verification, $295.
Christopher Riley, Pocasset, speeding, $175.
Patrick Dirk Ballew, El Reno, expired tag, $165.
Polo is coming back to Fort Reno.
The U.S. Cavalry Association Museum will host a polo game on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the museum.
Kelly Coldiron, who is working to help coordinate the event, said the polo match will bring players from Oklahoma, Georgia and Texas.
Coldiron said polo once was a regular activity at the fort during its heyday when Fort Reno served as a military remount station.
