Sacred Heart lands ‘big check’
Owen Canfield, director of the Catholic Schools Opportunity Fund, brought a “big check” to El Reno's Sacred Heart Catholic School last week.
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West highlighted in issue of Sheriff and Deputy mag
Canadian County Sheriff Chris West was featured on the July/August cover of Sheriff and Deputy magazine. The publication is produced by the National Sheriffs Association. West was elected president of the NSA for 2025-26.The cover photo was taken at the Canadian County Historical Museum.
Deadline for voter sign-up on Sept. 19
Friday, Sept. 19 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Oct. 14 El Reno Public Schools, City of Oklahoma City and Hinton Public Schools special elections, Canadian County Election Board Secretary Allen Arnold said.El Reno voters will consider a $69...
Pet playground
El Reno’s animal shelter will be more friendly for its guests after improvements are made. City officials gathered with members of the Friends of the El Reno Animal Shelter this week to celebrate the beginning of those improvements.
United Way kicks off annual fundraising effort for partner agencies
YUKON – United Way of Canadian County (UWCC) kicked off its annual fundraising campaign during the Yukon Chamber Coffee Aug. 29 at the Canadian Valley Technology Center’s Cowan Campus.
CASA banquet raises $5,000 to train volunteers
Some $5,000 was raised to train and recruit new volunteers at Canadian County CASA’s 2025 Banquet and Awards Ceremony.CASA – an acronym for Court Appointed Special Advocates – is dedicated to improving the lives of the children in the Oklahoma foster care system in Canadian County.The program’s...
Carnegie Library receives grant from Oklahoma Humanities
El Reno Carnegie Library received a $350 grant from Oklahoma Humanities to support Let’s Talk About It: Abridged Version.
EHS homecoming
El Reno High School will celebrate its annual All-Sports Homecoming Friday, Sept. 12 before the first home game of the 2025 season against Weatherford.The downtown parade will start at 12:50 p.m. King and queen coronation will be at 6:15 p.m.
David Eaton Memorial Golf Tournament set for Oct. 24
El Reno’s Sacred Heart Catholic School will host its annual David Eaton Memorial Golf Tournament. The four-person scramble is set for Oct. 24 at Crimson Creek Golf Club.
The Filling Station to attempt first contact via ham radio
The Filling Station Visitor Center invites the community to take part in a special series of amateur radio events as part of Route 66 On the Air 2025.Licensed ham radio operator Vonnie Meritt (KE5RKC) will be on-site at the Filling Station at several times to connect with fellow operators along the...
