October 2022

Gathering on a windy and cold morning, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes celebrated the grand opening of the new Indian Health Center in El Reno. The new clinic is located on Parkview Drive.

On Saturday, Nov. 5, the American Red Cross and members of the El Reno Fire Department will install smoke alarms for free and provide residents with home fire safety information during a Sound the Alarm event.

Joe C. Masters, 76, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, peacefully and surrounded by his family. Joe was born to Ray and Thelma Masters in El Reno, where he also spent his childhood.

The entrance to Williamstown is a little brighter after a new solar light was installed as well as a new American flag. Newton Tarver, president of the HOA, and former HOA president Fred Koebrick worked on the project.

Florence Juliann O’Hara, 86, passed away Oct. 28, 2022, in Yukon. Florence was born at home on Nov. 27, 1935, in Bessie, Okla., to Emil and Alvina (Bolinger) Mueller. She would tell stories of her early years during the Dust Bowl when her mother would put a wet blanket over her for protection.

Tomas Manske described his journey in winning the Republican primary nod for County Commissioner District 1 as tough. It hasn’t lightened up much in the following months. Manske has had a full slate as he wraps up his current obligations in preparation to start his term in January.

A memorial service for Ronald Clay McCracken will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Michael Moss officiating. Services are under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home. Ronald died Oct. 21, 2022, in Edmond at his son’s home.

OKLAHOMA CITY - A recent executive order by President Joe Biden to require Project Labor Agreements (PLA) for federal construction contracts which are $35 million or more has Gov. Kevin Stitt joining a group of other governors opposing the order.

MUNICIPAL COURT Dakota Quinn Piechocki, Oklahoma City, failure to comply, $145. Dagoberto Castro-Meza, Oklahoma City, failure to appear warrant, $245. Joseph Michael Shells III, Oklahoma City, speeding, $175. Courtney Ryann Colbert, Norman, speeding and driving under suspension, $560.