December 2020

Body New housing developments going up in El Reno will have some noticeable differences in that sidewalks are visible, while utility lines are nowhere to be found. That’s because they are buried. Mayor Matt White addressed the issues during last week’s El Reno Live program.

Body The city of Yukon has hired El Reno attorney Roger Rinehart to serve as that city’s municipal attorney. Rinehart has held the same position in El Reno and said he will continue to do so. Yukon City Council approved a contract with Rinehart, Rinehart & Rinehart, P.C.

Body 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.

Body A trust overseeing Canadian County’s new domestic violence center has signed a lease with county commissioners to occupy its new home. Commissioners, at their Dec. 21 meeting, approved a real estate and leasing services agreement starting Jan. 1 with Cardinal Point Public Trust.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

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

Body LAWSUITS DNF Associates LLC vs. Gwendolyn Knowles for $3,946.71 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Arvest Bank vs. Marsha Bruce for $3,945.26 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Sharon D.