December 2021

Stampede into Missouri

El Reno High School’s wrestling team was one of several ranked Oklahoma programs to take part in the 2021 Kansas City Stampede held in Missouri over the weekend.
Niko Gonzalez

Union City, Okarche girls secure double-digit wins

Pushing three players in double-digit scoring, Union City High School’s girls basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak with a 65-40 win over Gracemont. The game was a makeup from an earlier date which was postponed due to COVID-19 complications.

UC boys down Gracemont; Warriors streak snapped

Thirteen players got into the scoring act for Union City High School’s boys basketball team as the Tigers jumped back into the win column with a 65-42 road decision over Gracemont. The victory moved Union City to 6-5 on the season and 2-3 in the Washita Valley Conference standings.

Public Records - December 22

LAWSUITS Bank of America N.A. vs. Peter Roberti for $4,855.80 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Bank of America N.A. vs. Daniel P. Montoya for $3,038.21 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

City finances lean, rate hike coming in January

It’s a good news, bad news situation for the city of El Reno as far as finances are concerned and that will translate into higher utility bills for water and sewer customers. The good news is the city did a solid job of budgeting in anticipation of some very lean times.

Art in the cloud

El Reno artists have a new place to showcase their work with the opening of the Loud Cloud Community Art Gallery.
Sue Beard and Jose Rodriguez

Stapperfend takes seat

Pete Stapperfend shakes hands with Municipal Judge Richard Lewis after being sworn in as the new Ward 2 City Council representative Tuesday night. Stapperfend was elected in the Nov. 9 election and will serve a four-year term on the council.  
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Graves honored for 25 years

El Reno fireman Capt. Gregory Graves accepts a certificate from Mike Fina, executive director of the Oklahoma Municipal League, for having served the citizens of El Reno for 25 years. Capt. Alan Willcutt was also recognized for 27 years of firefighting service, with 20 of those coming in El Reno.
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Leck service recognized

City Clerk Marsha Leck gets a hug from Mayor Matt White after she was recognized by the Oklahoma Municipal League for serving the citizens of El Reno for 25 years. 
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