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Canadian County commissioners are considering the adoption of county building codes. The proposal was discussed at the board’s weekly meeting, but the item was tabled after District 2 Commissioner Lacey Dawson questioned whether the move would be premature.

After receiving guidance from the county’s legal counsel, the first-year commissioner said adopting county building codes is not allowed by state law because Canadian County does not have county planning and zoning.

The Redlands Community College Fitness Center is promoting health to the wider El Reno community.

The center isn’t just for students, it’s an affordable wellness facility open to the public and designed to help anyone take control of their health.

For $75 per three-month period, community members can access the college’s Wellness Center, a space outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment and a wide range of free weights.

Redlands students receive free access to the facility as part of their enrollment.

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Crown Asset Management LLC vs. Joshua Rainey for $6,155.03 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Ashley Luttrell for $3,636.19 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Ralph Chaney for $1,038.47 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Cody Abbott for $2,243.12 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Right-hander Aiden Williams spoiled the christening of Thomas’ new turf field as Union City High School’s baseball team tuned up for the upcoming regional playoffs with a 4-0 win over the Terriers.

Union City, ranked No.9 in Class A-II, moved to 26-7 on the year with the shutout of Thomas/Fay-Custer - ranked 14th in Class A-I.

The Tigers were slated to play in the Region 8 Championships at Stonewall.

The El Reno Tribune’s 2025 Burger Day section contains the following content:

A burger like no other

2025 Burger Day Event Map

Clara Bushyhead Main Stage Lineup

El Reno will consider parting ways with Pafford Emergency Medical Services at the May 11 city council meeting. 

City Manager Matt Sandidge said he is recommending the city create its own Emergency Medical Services Department.

The proposed 18-member department would provide ambulance and EMS services for El Reno, Sandidge said. The elected city council will make the final decision. 

“Pafford has been a great partner for the past several years, but we believe the city can provide an even higher quality of emergency medical services,” Sandidge said.

According to event organizers, Tess Maune is set to make Burger Day history Saturday as the first repeat guest emcee at the cooking arena for the world-famous Big Burger. And the El Reno native is not coming alone.

Maune, who emceed the event in the rain a year ago, will be bringing her 5-month-old daughter, Lottie along to make her first “official” Burger Day visit.

Only 1 percent of the aviation jobs in Oklahoma are filled by pilots. The other 99 percent are in areas of work related to flying machines, mostly maintenance and repair, and they come with an average annual salary of $73,000. 

Grayson Ardies said aviation is the best-kept secret in Oklahoma.

It’s his job to get the word out about what he said is the second largest industry in the state.

That’s what he did at last week’s El Reno Now gathering, along with issuing a challenge for El Reno to get more involved in aviation in the area of education. 

The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) has awarded a grant to the Canadian County Historical Society that will help create a master plan for the beloved El Reno-based entity. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahomans may get to vote to legalize sports betting after years of failed attempts to get it through the state Legislature.

A Senate panel last week passed two sports betting bills, including one that potentially sets the stage for a public vote.

The panel’s decision marked the first time sports betting legislation has advanced out of a Senate committee, said Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, the measures Senate author.