December 2019

Jingle booms

If there really were any malevolent spirits at Fort Reno, they likely ran for their lives after the 34th Annual Firing of the Christmas Guns on Sunday. The event went
Hart’s Battery firing cannon

Good morning

This photo of the sunrise Monday morning was taken by El Reno resident Kay Tinsley. If you snap an interesting photo that you would like to share, email it to
Monday sunrise

Night to Shine event coming back to ER

It’s time to shine, El Reno. For the second year in a row, First Baptist Church and El Reno Public Schools will be hosting the Night to Shine prom event, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.
2019 Night to Shine_Slideshow

Frank Warren Waller Jr.

Services for Frank Warren Waller Jr. will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the El Reno Cemetery Pavilion under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home. A visitation with the family present will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.  Frank died Dec. 8, 2019, at his home in El Reno.
Frank Warren Waller Jr._obituary

Michelle Ramey

Funeral services for Michelle Leigh (Atkins) Ramey will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at Highland Methodist Church at Fort Cobb Lake. Michelle passed away Nov. 26, 2019, in Oklahoma City. She was born Sept. 21, 1970, in Oklahoma City. Michelle was retired from El Reno Public Schools.
Michelle Ramey_obituary

Betty Jo Perkins

Betty Jo (Lewis) Perkins was born March 14, 1931, in El Reno to Josephus Lewis and Hallie James. She peacefully departed this life on earth at her home to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 30, 2019. Her stepfather, Thomas Barfield stepped up to care for and raise her.
Betty Jo Perkins_obituary