June 2020

Body While the COVID-19 pandemic canceled El Reno High School's prom, parents and supporters were able to pull together a similar event two months later. Called MORP, or prom backward, the event was held last week at the Elks Lodge with glitz, glamour and dancing.

Body A high-speed chase that started in Okarche ended in downtown El Reno after sheriff’s deputies used a maneuver to bring the Chevrolet pickup to a halt.

Body A call for volunteers to help form a posse for the Canadian County sheriff is getting some pushback, including from a former Yukon mayor. Last week, Sheriff Chris West said he is looking for volunteers to help form a posse to serve different aspects of the sheriff’s office.

Body Oklahoma House Democrats called Wednesday for creation of a new state entity to investigate complaints against local police, a new statewide registry of police who resign from office, and a citizens panel that will review law-enforcement standards.

Body An El Reno man pleaded guilty to a first-degree manslaughter charge in connection with the death of a man in 2018. Canadian County District Court records show Dylan Demars Elledge, 28, entered a guilty plea last week in court. His sentencing is set for 1:30 p.m.

Body Wonderous watermelons - dedicated to my grandson, Nash, who loves them! Watermelon is thought to have originated in the Kalahari Desert of Africa and its popularity is partially due to the flavor and the amount of water it contains ... it is 92 to 94 percent water, thus the name.

Body Graveside services for Deloris Ann Smith were held Monday in the El Reno Cemetery with Pastor Garrett Miller of Victory Christian Fellowship officiating. Services were under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Body Sometimes, being in the right place at the right time is the most important thing. That was the case Thursday for Yukon Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jason Simeroth and his family, who were spending the afternoon at Lake El Reno working on a boat.

Body Race relations with the local police will be the topic when El Reno hosts a Town Hall meeting, said Mayor Matt White. White, police officials, members of the city council along with city staff are expected to meet with the public at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 18.

Body El Reno’s Brad Palmer casts his line near the banks of the Legion Park pond last week.