September 2020

Melvin Lee Roy Payton

Body Melvin Lee Roy Payton, 79, of El Reno, peacefully passed away in Oklahoma City on Sept. 10, 2020. He was born March 12, 1941, to parents, Benjamin Franklin Payton and Helen Louise (Mathis) Payton in Lovell, Okla.
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Harriet Irene Whiteshirt

Body Wake services for Harriet Irene Whiteshirt, 62, of El Reno were held Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, at the Canton Community Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at the Canton Community Center with Pastor James Scott officiating.
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Virgil Whiteshirt Jr.

Body Wake services for Virgil Whiteshirt Jr., 66, of El Reno were held Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, at the Canton Community Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at the Canton Community Center with Pastor James Scott officiating.
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No rest for the weary

Body Head coach Chuck Atchison watched from the press box last week as his El Reno High School football team wrapped up the non-district portion of its 2020 schedule.
Kolton Hunt tries to avoid a Weatherford tackler

El Reno wins two in Bixby tourney

Body El Reno High School’s softball team capped off a tough run through the Bixby Invitational with an 8-7 win over Henryetta on a bases-loaded walk by Chenoa White. The free pass scored Iliana Ashford from third as the Indians went 2-3 in the tournament.
Bailey Brothers turns on an inside pitch

Public Records - September 16

Body LAWSUITS Unifund CCR LLC vs. Stacy J. Simms for $8,297.76 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Kino Financial Company LLC vs. Brent McDonald II for $9,458.94 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Kino Financial Company LLC vs.

El Reno schools has spike in COVID-19 cases, quarantines

Body El Reno Public Schools seems to have landed square in the cross-hairs of the coronavirus. On Monday, 60 students with access to El Reno High School, Jenks Simmons Field House and Lincoln Learning Center were placed into quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19.
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El Reno drops 41-14 game to Eagles

Body WEATHERFORD – Three interceptions by Weatherford's defense turned into 20 points as the Eagles scored six straight touchdowns en route to a 41-14 win over El Reno. The Indians wrapped up the non-district portion of their schedule with a 1-2 record after back to back road losses.
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RCC temporarily moving to virtual classes

Body Redlands Community College is moving classes to on-line only after a number of students tested positive for COVID-19. The school issued a statement Friday saying it made the decision after consulting with health officials.

Don’t toss that trash here

Body Saying they’ve had enough, the El Reno City Council approved increasing fines for littering from $255 to $350, with one councilman saying the financial pain for violating the ordinance may need to be more harsh.
A plastic cup and straw lay just feet from a trash can