December 2021

Two Canadian County inmates - already in jail for murder in separate cases - face new felony charges for allegedly assaulting another inmate.

A 29-year-old man faces charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase that started in El Reno and ended in Yukon.

Two accidents occurred on I-40 in El Reno Friday morning, one of them resulting in a fatality. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the fatal accident happened in the westbound lanes near the U.S. 81 interchange. An earlier accident involved a semi-truck hauling cattle.

Services with military honors for James Otterbine Jr. will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at Wilson Funeral Home, with graveside services immediately following at El Reno Cemetery.

There are many memories of past Christmases for each of us. Past holidays can trigger thoughts of great joy or tremendous sorrow. I’ve had a mixture of both. The Christmas of 1989 stands out as the one that has more significance to me. My parents gave me a perfect gift.

A few months ago,

Letters to Santa from Rebecca Darby’s kindergarten class: Dear Santa, I would like a dirt bike and I would like a lego Jurassic Park too. I love Rudolph. I have been good this year. — Brett M. Dear Santa, I want a sweater. I also want a new blanket.

When daylight saving time ends in November and end-of-year holidays approach, it’s common to experience symptoms of seasonal affective disorder. Less vitamin D, cold temperatures and the stress of a busy season can take its toll on the human body, physically and mentally.

PIEDMONT – Seven different players scored for El Reno High School’s girls basketball team in a cross-county rivalry game with Piedmont as the Indians closed the 2021 portion of their schedule with a 55-30 victory.

PIEDMONT – Quick starts have been key for El Reno High School’s boys basketball team and the Indians did it again in the first of two rivalry meetings with Piedmont. The Indians used a 22-10 break in the first period and then held off a second-half charge by the Wildcats for a 61-52 victory.