January 2021

Body El Reno Public Schools will stay with its current protocols in dealing with quarantine issues related to COVID-19 and will not follow new guidelines announced by Gov. Kevin Stitt.

Body Saying “enough is enough,” the El Reno City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that will require senior living establishments to ensure their residents have access to heat and air, as well as food and drink during times of power outages.

Body Crews were recently working on the front veneer of the historic Opera House in downtown El Reno.  The building was reportedly purchased by a realtor from Yukon. City Planner Dustin Downey said so far the building has been undergoing some repairs to “dry in the building.

Body El Reno High School sophomore Kaleb Roberts follows sheet music while playing the drums for the EHS Pep Band last week during a break in basketball action against Del City. Roberts’ shadow seems to know just where to go.

Body El Reno High School November Students of the Month, from left, freshmen Natalia Guerrero and Landon Callow; sophomores Mara Jolly and Tanner McDaniel; juniors Avery Lagaly and Campbell Eaton; and seniors Kadin Patterson and Landon Moore.

Body Pictured are Maple students listed on the A Honor Roll, front row from left,, front row from left, Halle Hunt, Audrey Eisenhour, Stoney Baker, Grady Menz, Gavin Basler, Rhett Davis, Hayden Rosholt, Zuri Lewis and Karalynn Ellis; middle row, Kaelynn Racca, Ayden Troncoso, Kassidy...

Body The El Reno Wranglers met recently for their first meeting of 2021 with 31 members present. Trish Duncan and Brady Armold opened with the flag salute, while Gary Sorrels offered prayer. Annual dues were collected. Wrangler members are hopeful to have the annual rodeo this year.

Body A total of 8,004 students were named to the 2020 fall semester honor rolls at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. Full-time undergraduate students who completed 12 or more hours with a grade point average of 4.

Body It’s been a long journey for Trey Bishop and his associates. A member of Canadian County’s Libertarian party, Bishop has spent the last few months seeking signatures for a petition regarding Sunday alcohol sales.

Body On Dec. 30, ABLE Commission officers conducted 40 alcohol compliance checks throughout Canadian County. Reports said two of the 40 stores checked were cited for selling alcohol to a minor.