February 2022

Body An inmate at the El Reno Federal Correctional Institution was being sought after he apparently walked away from the minimum security camp. Prison officials said on Feb. 14, inmate Bryan Scott Miller was discovered missing from the camp adjacent to the FCI. It was about 9:30 p.m.

Body Dr. Kent Ellis Carder “Doc”, 83, of El Reno, went to his heavenly home on Monday, February 14, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. Doc was born October 24, 1938, in El Reno to Dr. Bert and Effie Carder.

Body Members of the Okarche High School Speech Team competed in two virtual tournaments during the month of February. In a virtual tournament, students either submit video recordings of their performances for judging or compete via video-conferencing software.

Body A task force studying homelessness in Canadian County has invited the public to learn more about the problem and what may be done to address it. The Canadian County Homeless Task Force is considering becoming an affiliate of the national movement Family Promise.

Body Wayne Harold Reuter, born March 13, 1927, passed away Feb. 11, 2022, at his home in El Reno. Wayne was a lifelong resident of El Reno. He married Zelma Hubbard on Jan. 27, 1948, and spent nearly every day after by her side. They were married for 73 years before her passing on Dec.

Body Archery Traditions of Oklahoma recently hosted the USA Archery Sanctioned Oklahoma JOAD Indoor Tournament Series. Ethen Turner of El Reno Public Schools has been involved in JOAD for five years and participated in the tournament series.

Body Riverside January Citizens of the Month, front row, Jace Abshire, Sassy Brushwood, Avry Royse, Isaac Shropshire and Maggie Calzada; middle row, Beau Hernandez, Annie Kerr, Nathan Al-Mufleh, Jonah Dew, Macy Long and Dawson Sneed; back row, Lincoln Rinehart, Archer Kerr, Lola...

Body Services for Fred Joe Dries III of Union City were held Thursday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Union City, with burial following at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home of Minco. Fred passed away Feb.

Body Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at a local church. Joan Herr offered opening prayer and called the meeting to order. Carol Stine led the flag salute and gave a devotional titled “Abide in Christ.

Body Emelia Madeliene (Tesnareski) Risenhoover passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, Feb. 15th, 2022. Madeliene was born on May 25, 1926 in San Antonio Texas, where she met her husband, James A. Risenhoover, on a blind date.