December 2021

Body Editor’s Note: This is the first of a series of stories looking back at the year that was 2021. JANUARY The COVID pandemic that arrived in 2020 lingered into the beginning of 2021 for the El Reno area as well as the entire world.

Body From Legion Park to houses throughout the city of El Reno, the holiday spirit has been brought to life in a vast array of themes and lights.

Body A portrait of Gen. George Armstrong Custer displayed in the Custer County Jail for many years was removed recently and replaced with a temporary one of former Cheyenne-Arapaho Chief Moses Star. A permanent, larger portrait will be displayed in the jail.

Body Voters in Canadian County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for elections in 2022 should apply now, Canadian County Election Board Secretary Wanda Armold said today. Any registered voter may request absentee ballots for a specific election or for a full calendar year.

Body The Harold Hamm Foundation and Continental Resources have given a combined $50 million gift to create the Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University.

Body EDMOND – After a run through the junior college ranks, including surgeries and rehab stints for both a wrist and knee injury, El Reno native Callen Haydon says he finally feels at ease with his basketball career. “I’m comfortable and I feel like I’m at home.

Body In one of our annual traditions, the El Reno Tribune set out to help old St. Nick with gathering wish lists from area children. Here are the letters we received: From Shelly Hudson’s first-grade class: Dear Santa, I want a Christmas suite case.

Body City Attorney Roger Rinehart, center, accepts a donation from Mayor Matt White and School Superintendent Craig McVay at the conclusion of last week’s El Reno Now breakfast. Those attending the event chipped in to raise more than $400 for El Reno Blessing Baskets.

Body Lamplighters chapter of OHCE Canadian County met recently at a local church, with Joan Herr calling the meeting to order and offering opening prayer. Carol Stine led the flag salute and shared devotionals titled “Ups and Downs.

Body Graveside services for Muriel Dean (Curtis) Horn of Yukon were held Wednesday at the Evergreen Cemetery in Minco, under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home. Muriel passed away Dec. 18, 2021, at the Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City.