October 2022

El Reno High School’s theater department will host its annual murder mystery dinner. The production will take place at 6 p.m. Oct. 22 inside the Jeff Mills STEM Center on the EHS campus. Theatrical students will perform in the show with multiple scenes.

Julian Harvie, left, and Harper James race down one of the slides on the playground equipment at Adams Park last week during a sunny fall afternoon.  

Even the sidelines reporter, far right, was shocked that Oklahoma State’s Bryson Green was able to make this catch against Texas Tech last week in the Cowboys 41-31 win over the Red Raiders.  

Canadian County 4-H youth know there are “no limits” to the opportunities before them. That is a prevailing message of National 4-H Month, being observed in October by the 17 various 4-H clubs in the county. 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development and empowerment organization.

OKLAHOMA CITY – OG&E’s team of 95 linemen and support staff returned home safely after a two-week deployment in Florida to assist with power restoration efforts.

Reports are pointing to an 8.9 percent raise for Social Security recipients. While it won’t feel like enough, it may buy you a few groceries or some gasoline. This is a big maybe on the gasoline as California reports prices of over $8 per gallon.

Funeral services for Eleanore Madbull were held Thursday at the Emergency Response Center in Concho with Rev. Gerald Panana officiating. Burial followed at the Concho Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Okarche High School’s production of “Property Rites” has advanced to the state contest in the OSSAA’s one-act play competition. The OHS cast and crew earned a spot at state by placing at one of three regional competitions.

The El Reno Wranglers held their monthly meeting recently at the 4-H building. Jimmy Johnston opened with the flag salute, with Gary Sorrells leading in prayer.

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation recently awarded $15,000 in scholarships to three El Reno High School graduates for the 2022-23 academic year through the state’s largest independent scholarship program.