December 2020

Calling it an “early Christmas present,” El Reno city officials were pleased with the news the city, along with other areas of Canadian County, have been declared a disaster following the late October ice storm.

The news was received Monday that President Trump had declared that a major disaster exists in the state of Oklahoma and ordered federal assistance to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected.

El Reno fireman Tanner Hood, left, pulls slack on a water hose as fellow fireman Ty Gulickson moves into position to spray water on a shed fire last week on North Hoff. The inside of the shed was destroyed.

Following the 2016 presidential election, reports of Russian efforts to interfere in the U.S. election process prompted numerous congressional investigations and bipartisan efforts to better protect election security, U.S. Sen. James Lankford noted.

But the Oklahoma City Republican sees less interest in addressing many concerns raised about election integrity following the 2020 presidential election — even though he said those concerns are just as valid.

It’s simple: When you step into your doctor’s office or go to the hospital for a routine service or procedure, you should know the cost. Unfortunately, however, too many patients are left in the dark regarding their bill.

The lack of price transparency for medical pricing in the United States causes fear and headaches for many families needing care.

Richard “Dick” Gerald Spurlin passed away on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at the age of 91 in Edmond, Oklahoma. He was born Nov. 28, 1929, in Chickasha to A.D. and Fern Spurlin.

He grew up in El Reno with his two brothers, L.A. and Ron Spurlin. He graduated from El Reno High School and later attended Oklahoma State University and Oklahoma City University. Dick was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.

He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed in London.

Services for Durwood Randolph “Randy” Snead of Mustang were held Wednesday at the Concho Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.