August 2021

Body Fresh Anointing of El Reno will host a Praise and Worship Jam Session/Workshop on Saturday, Aug. 28 beginning at 11 a.m. The church is located at 1300 W. Watts. The event is free to all and will include guests from surrounding cities.

Body A celebration of life ceremony for William Eugene “Bill” Lippoldt of Piedmont will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 at El Reno First Baptist Church. Bill passed away Aug. 6, 2021, at age 69 after living a life filled with love, laughter and some ornery behavior too.

Body Robert John Gawhega died Aug. 8, 2021, at Alliance Health in Ponca City. He was born Jan. 14, 1952, in Lawton. He was a former resident of El Reno and a member of the Methodist church.

Body While he admits it doesn’t feel like home just yet, El Reno High School football coach Chuck Atchison was pleased once again to have turf under his feet inside his home stadium. “It was hot,” said Atchison.

Body Chenoa White never saw the bat hit the ball but the end product of her first official at bat helped set the tone for El Reno High School’s girls softball team’s season-opening win over Bishop McGuinness.

Body Union City High School’s fast-pitch softball team bounced back from a season-opening loss to defeat Carnegie 10-2 for its first win of the 2021 campaign. The Tigers, now 1-1, dropped a 20-8 game to Cashion.

Body LAWSUITS Tinker Federal Credit Union vs. Amy L. Mullins for $8,122.23 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Tinker Federal Credit Union vs. Justin M. Martinez and Ashtyn M. Martinez for $5,040 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Body Cheyenne and Arapaho Gov. Reggie Wassana said he was pleased with the response of Congressman Frank Lucas when the pair recently discussed the idea of Fort Reno being transferred back to the Tribes. While Lucas made no promises, Wassana said the meeting was productive.

Body The 67th Annual Canadian County Free Fair will be presented Aug. 23-28 at the new Canadian County Expo and Event Center, 3001 Jensen Road East. “I see this fair as a huge draw,” Canadian County Fair Board Secretary Brad Tipton said. “People are looking to get out and go and do.

Body Having been an upper echelon kicker in high school, college and then professionally, it didn't take A.J. Haglund long to figure out that his oldest son was a chip off the old block. What took the El Reno native by surprise was the sport in which Brecken is excelling – golf.