February 2021

Taking the next step

Body El Reno High School seniors Kolton Hunt, Raelyn Kouba and Dorian Plumley recently signed national letters of intent to play college sports. Hunt signed to play football at Northeastern State University, while Kouba will play softball at Northern Oklahoma College in Enid.
Kolton Hunt signed to play football at Northeastern State University

Public Records - February 17

Body LAWSUITS Ramiro Productions LLC vs. Calvin Boling and Cory Boling for an amount in excess of $1,000,000 for alleged damages. TD Auto Finance LLC vs. Jeffrey S. Collins for $18,350.30 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Erica Coffey vs. Steven D.

Headed down different roads

Body While it won’t be following the traditional East/West split, El Reno High School will host two home games for the upcoming Class 5A playoffs.
Janae Black-Harmon drives past a defender

American Underdog

Body Mark Ciardi has fond memories of watching famed quarterback Kurt Warner guide the St. Louis Rams to a thrilling seven-point win over the Tennessee Titans in Super Bowl 34.
Kurt Warner waves to the crowd in St. Louis

Service honored

Body El Reno Mayor Matt White presents Melodee Worthen with an Oklahoma Municipal League certificate recognizing her for 25 years of service to the city of El Reno. Worthen is credited with helping transition the police department in numerous technology upgrades over the years.
Matt White presents Melodee Worthen with an OKML certificate

Smells like Valentine’s Day

Body Paula Cooper, owner of Cocobellas, smells a bottle of perfume she sells at her downtown El Reno business. Valentine’s Day is Sunday and perfume can make a lasting gift for that special person.
Paula Cooper smells a bottle of perfume

Deadline nears for voters to register for absentee ballots

Body Just a little time remains for registered voters in Canadian County to apply for absentee ballots to be mailed to them for the March 2 Calumet School Special Bond Election and the City of Yukon ONG Special Election, according to Canadian County Election Board Secretary Wanda...