January 2023

Body CALUMET – Calumet High School’s girls basketball team played solid offense and defense against Class A’s 15th-ranked Hydro-Eakly, but unfortunately, neither element came together for long periods of time.

Body After hearing an appeal from school administration, the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association has handed down the equivalent of a five-match suspension for El Reno High School head wrestling coach Tyrone Lewis.

Body After serving for almost four months in an interim capacity, state officials made it official – Allen Arnold will be Canadian County Election Board secretary.

Body A former Yukon convenience store worker faces possible prison time for allegedly embezzling more than $7,000 from the business. El Reno’s Stephannie Louise Myers, 41, was charged Jan. 9 in Canadian County District Court with embezzlement.

Body El Reno got its first taste of winter weather last week with several inches of snow. Temperatures were back near 50 degrees a day after the snow fell, which led to widespread melting. More winter weather is forecasted for early next week.

Body A new group of young ambassadors is getting ready for this spring’s Canadian County Youth Livestock Show. The Canadian County Herdsmanship Youth Advisory Board is comprised of student leaders from the county’s FFA chapters and 4-H clubs.

Body Russell-Murray Hospice held its first-ever Caring for Generations Gala. The event was held at the Palace Event Center and served as a fundraiser to assist patients in Russell-Murray care.

Body Candidates interested in filing for offices in the City of Piedmont, Town of Calumet, Town of Okarche and Town of Union City will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6.

Body To the Editor:

Body Calling all serious karaoke singers. Sugar Creek Casino in Hinton will host a karaoke contest at the Sugar Creek Event Center, with more than $5,000 in cash prizes to be handed out.