December 2022

Russell Wayne Henderson, 61, of El Reno passed away Dec. 20, 2022. Cremation was under the care of Wilson Funeral Home.

LAWSUITS LVNV Funding LLC vs. Jimmy McKee for $1,063.22 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Bobby Lawless for $1,518.47 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

El Reno High School’s wrestling team closed out the 2022 portion of its schedule with another brutally tough event, this time heading out of state for the Kansas City Stampede. The event is billed as one of the top 10 tournaments in the nation and featured 69 schools from 13 different states.

The inside-outside combination of Emma Stover and Jalie Rother vaulted Okarche High School’s girls basketball team into the short Christmas break on a five-game win streak. The Warriors defeated Watonga (79-45) and Oklahoma Bible Academy (71-52) to move to 6-2 on the season.

Calumet High School’s boys basketball team charged into the holiday break riding an eight-game winning streak after defeating Corn Bible Academy 75-34. The Chieftains, ranked seventh in Class B, improved to 10-1 on the season.

Area youth got an early Christmas gift, better yet several gifts, thanks to the efforts of the El Reno Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 151. Nineteen boys and girls were taken on a shopping spree at the El Reno Walmart as part of the Christmas with a Cop program, which started locally 11 years ago.

Growing in popularity, esports is providing opportunities for students to get involved at a scholarly level opposed to traditional sports in schools. It may also be a big help in keeping some kids in school who otherwise could drift away.

Oklahoma has become a hot spot for filmmakers, and Redlands Community College is giving more students the opportunity to pursue careers in this growing field.

El Reno High School’s cheer and pom squad performed a holiday-themed halftime show during last week’s home basketball games with Piedmont.

From Rebecca Darby’s kindergarten class: Dear Santa, Please eat my cookies. I would like a remote control car for Christmas, wait, no, two remote control cars. One for me and one for my brother. I also want a puppy because mine is already broken.