December 2019

McConnel places first in AFR state speech contest

6 years ago By News Staff

Karla McConnel of Calumet placed first in her category at the American Farmers and Ranchers (AFR) State Speech Contest held recently at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. McConnel competed in

Red Hats exchange holiday gifts

6 years ago By News Staff

Elaine Wood hosted the Red Hats of the Prairie recently at a Yukon restaurant, sharing an informative article on Christmas. Jean Oltermann was recognized as birthday lady of the month.

Wesley Circle 5 holds Christmas gathering

6 years ago By News Staff

United Methodist Women Circle 5 of Wesley United Methodist Church gathered last week for an evening meeting and Christmas get-together at Our Glass with Gaylene Ricketts and Dorrie Parrott as

Dear Santa, all I want for Christmas is...

6 years ago By News Staff

Following are Santa letters from Breakfast With Santa: › Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a new fit bit watch that you can play spotify on, a heavy duty dog

Holiday treats

6 years ago By News Staff

Mount Zion United Methodist Church held its 106th Annual Soup Supper and Bazaar last week. At left, Megan Bias and Joyce Mauldin serve some of the five different homemade soups

Mount Zion 106th Annual Soup Supper_Howeth enjoys soup

CVTC plans career fair for all unemployed workers inside county

6 years ago By News Staff

After a response that was described as “overwhelming” to the job fair held for former Halliburton employees at Canadian Valley Technology Center, a subsequent career fair is now planned for anyone in the area who is seeking employment.

Basic Energy Services to close local operation, sell off its properties

6 years ago By Ray Dyer

The pain in the oil patch continues to flow as area employees with Basic Energy Services Inc. were informed on Thursday the company plans to divest of its pumping services assets and sell the yards it operates in this area.

Norma Jean Holt

6 years ago By News Staff

A Celebration of Life for Norma Jean Holt of El Reno was held Dec. 4, 2019, at First Pentecostal Church of God with Matt White officiating. Norma passed away Nov. 21, 2019, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born Aug. 30, 1941, in Oklahoma City.

Mildred F. LeBleu

6 years ago By News Staff

Prayer service for Mildred F. LeBleu will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Benson Memorial Chapel with Deacon Lloyd Menz officiating. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Lance Warren officiating.

Jeffrey Loy

6 years ago By News Staff

A Celebration of Life for Jeffrey Allen Loy of El Reno will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Yanda & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Yukon. A private interment at Spring Grove Cemetery, Valley Falls, Kan., will be held at a later date.