January 2021

Body Union City High School’s boys basketball team defeated Prue, Sasakwa and Mason to win the 2021 Paden Pirates Invitational over the weekend.

Body LAWSUITS The Independent Savings Plan Company vs. Pamela Morrison and Craig Morrison for $8,132.88 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. The Independent Savings Plan Company vs. Dusti Herrera and Jose Herrera for $7,897.

Body In the battle against childhood obesity, Oklahoma State University Extension is helping students in the Westville Public School District develop safer walking and biking routes to school.

Body When I was 16 years old, I was invited to speak at a little country church in rural Denver, Ky., not far from Paintsville.  The church had all but closed its doors, but one man, Harold Rice and his family, wanted to see the church stay open and do well.

Body Margaret Ann (Oldfield) Zweiacher, 92, lifelong El Reno resident, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Jan. 23, 2021, in Oklahoma City. Margaret was born Jan. 8, 1929, in El Reno to E.W. and Bertha (Kirby) Oldfield. Margaret graduated from El Reno High School in May of 1947.

Body Graveside services for Vincent Edward Scott were held Tuesday at the Concho Cemetery with Rev. Gerald Panana officiating. Services were under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home. Ed passed away Jan. 20, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City.

Body The family of David Airington has established a scholarship in his memory in a move that will help El Reno High School graduates for years to come. Airington, proud of the fact he was the second child born at then Parkview Hospital when it opened in 1954, died Dec. 23.

Body More walking trails, playground equipment, gathering spaces and improved maintenance were some of the responses the city of El Reno received from residents who took part in a survey focusing on improving the parks system.

Body A state senator will sponsor legislation known as Ida’s Law when the Oklahoma Legislature convenes in February. Sen. Paul Rosino, R-OKC, has signed on to sponsor the legislation.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps (OKMRC) is seeking medical and non-medical volunteers to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts at more than 50 points of vaccine dispensing locations statewide.