April 2020

El Reno police are working with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation after the body of a man was found Sunday morning in what is an apparent homicide. Assistant Police Chief Kirk Dickerson said the man’s body was found lying in the street in the 100 block of North Barker.

Members of the El Reno Public Schools Board of Education were scheduled to meet by teleconference Monday evening. This was the first time the board collectively used Zoom, a video conference app. Each board member was expected to connect to the app through their phone or computer.

Computer repair specialist Frank Bretz found a way to advertise and add a little humor to his COVID-19 mask.

New York City and Boise City, Okla., are very different places. That’s not a news flash to most, but it is to some who want COVID-19 responses implemented nationwide as though there’s no difference between one state and the next.

The Easter Bunny paid a visit to some neighborhoods in El Reno on Sunday. Children reportedly kept their social distance but enjoyed seeing the larger than life bunny hopping through the area, leaving Easter eggs along the way.

Residents and family members should protect themselves and their families from encountering COVID-19. That means understanding what COVID-19 is, how it is spread and why it is dangerous.

A certain weatherman, who shall remain nameless, reported a light frost early Monday morning in the western part of the state and further predicted snow Monday night.

Barbecue? Ribs? Brisket and burgers? That all sounds great, and you can get it at Swadley’s through takeout, curbside or drive-thru. Try the smoked brisket burnt ends with two sides and a roll for $15.79. Or try it in sandwich form with Texas toast, one side and a drink for $11.99.

LAWSUITS Citibank N.A. vs. Ronnie D. Thompson for $9,141.83 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Discover Bank vs. Robyn S. Herhold for $8,848.58 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Debra Donnell “Debby” Pence, age 66, passed away April 10, 2020, in Oklahoma City. She was born to Donald Clinton and Bonnie Mae (Paulk) Artherholt on Oct. 18, 1953.