December 2020

As the calendar turned to May, the mood remained somber. Politicians and citizens argued over the need for masks to protect against the spread of COVID, while long-held traditions were put on hold as gathering in public was off limits.

Family and the city of Yukon are celebrating the birthday of Maxine Hubbs Brockhaus. Brockhaus turned 100 years of age Dec. 27. She was scheduled to receive a commemorative plaque from city hall. Brockhaus was born in El Reno Dec. 27, 1920.

A judge is expected to sentence a semi-truck driver to at least 10 years in prison after the defendant pleaded guilty in court for causing a crash that killed a Yukon businessman. Wynnewood’s Donald Garrett Biffle, 27, has waived his right to a jury trial in Canadian County District Court.

A little before 1 p.m. on Dec. 22, El Reno police officers were sent to 208 N. Macomb in regards to a structure fire. While arriving on scene, an officer observed two men fleeing the area. One man was detained and identified as Terrence E. Rednose, 36, of El Reno.

Tammy Kretchmar takes the next step in her career after being hired as the next city manager in Yukon. An employee since 1996, Kretchmar, who has been serving as assistant city manager, was unanimously approved for the position.

Elaine Mary Baustert Gerber was born July 23, 1951, to Paul H. Baustert and Mary Agnes (Rother) Baustert. As a child she attended Holy Trinity Catholic School in Okarche and she graduated from Okarche High School in 1969.

While the sample size has been small, the biggest hurdle facing the El Reno High School girls basketball team at the holiday break is something head coach Jennifer Douglas can see but not grasp – time. “Once we get our confidence in playing with each other, then we are going to be OK.

LAWSUITS Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC  vs. Ashley N. Wilson for $1,435.51 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Cornerstone Bank vs. Jonathan A. Garcia for $8,137.61 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

El Reno, like the rest of the world, will remember 2020 as the year of COVID-19. The pandemic brought confusion, heartache, isolation and pain to many areas of life. It ended life for many.

ARCADIA – Announcing that you’ve just spoken with one of the Beatles, says Arcadia resident Toby Thompson, “is like saying you saw a UFO.”