June 2021

Legion of dirt work

Body Crews from Anadarko Dozier are digging up the south side of Legion Park in a move designed to create more storage for water during heavy rains. City Manager Matt Sandidge said the process should be complete in about 45 days and will include new sod being laid.
Workers dig up the ground on the south end of Legion Park

Earning your wings to fly

Body In a few short months, El Reno Regional Airport has gone from having no flight school onsite to now boasting a pair of businesses teaching people how to become certified pilots. Oklahoma Aeronautics Academy opened its doors earlier this month.
Ken Larcher and his dog Daisy are shown next to the plane he uses to teach

Indians use summer to find the right stuff

Body While teams they have faced during summer league action may have been fine-tuning their lineups for the upcoming 2021-22 basketball season, El Reno High School coach Rodney Haydon has been evaluating a new crop of players.
Jacob Robertson gets fouled on the arm

Drawing closer

Body After scoring just two runs in the first two games earlier this summer with Heritage Hall, El Reno High School’s baseball team put up 10 runs against the Chargers but lost 9-4 and tied 6-all.   Catcher Gabe Compton reaches up to snag a throw to the plate as a runner slides in.
Kolt Glenn tries to knock down a throw to first base

Play at the net

Body El Reno had 56 campers attend the three-day EHS Basketball Camp. It was one of several youth clinics restarted this summer after the ease of COVID-19 restrictions. See upcoming editions for photos from baseball and volleyball camps.  
Janae Black-Harmon, left, gives Kennedi Elledge a boost

Local couple celebrates 70th wedding anniversary

Body On June 18, Frank and Teresa Whenry celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple was married June 18, 1951, at Sacred Heart by Father Emil Depretier. They were married in a school classroom because the church was under construction.

Steps to take that can help turn your life around

Body It’s never too late to change direction. Regardless of past mistakes, you can decide today to take a different path. Here are some suggestions to help you. The first step is to understand why you are where you are and what went wrong.
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Public Records - June 23

Body LAWSUITS Midland Credit Management vs. Hope Baker for $1,001.69 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Ford Motor Credit Company LLC vs. Gary Boyanton for $5,404.59 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs.

Nettie Lou Eaton

Body Nettie Lou Eaton passed away peacefully June 19, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family, after a long battle with ALS. She was born Jan. 10, 1936, in El Reno to James and Ella Moody. Nettie was a graduate of El Reno High School.
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