January 2023

Named to the Maple A/B Honor Roll for the second nine weeks period include, front row from left, Ryker Penwright, Daxton Gatz, Braxten Birdsong, Marlowe Menz, Ryder Striegel, Kynlee Shamblin, Liam Brincefield and Elizabeth Wilkerson; second row, Jaci Pitchford, Ayvah Fudge, Jentry Cullen, Braxton...

Thomas F. Coffey passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on Jan. 15, 2023. Tom was born Sept. 30, 1932, in the midst of the Great Depression, to John W. and Katherine Reherman Coffey on the Coffey homestead eight miles west of Okarche.

Redlands Community College recently announced students named to the college’s honor rolls for the fall 2022 semester.

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the Canadian County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30.

Bina Janice Chapman was born in Okarche on March 8, 1932, to Homer and Flossie (Slusher) Faler. She died at home in El Reno on Jan. 10, 2023. Janice was a seamstress and attended Wesley United Methodist Church.

Although it’s too early in the season for gardeners to plant any seeds in the ground, the winter months are the perfect time of year for spring and summer garden planning.

Memorial services for Jerry Allen Darter of Oklahoma City will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Yukon First United Methodist Church. Jerry died Jan. 13, 2023, at the age of 90.

MUNICIPAL COURT Ashley Gene Warledo, Weatherford, failure to appear warrant, $245. Martha Rivera, El Reno, failure to comply, $145. Samuel Marcus Watson, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $245. Steven Taylor, El Reno, theft of services, $245.

After having a two-year run at the Class 5A Dual State Championships halted on its home mat last year at the hands of Elgin, El Reno High School’s wrestling team returned the favor.

Two days after beating Elgin to win the Class 5A, District 3 title and clinching a spot at dual state, El Reno High School’s wrestling team lost a close battle with the Owls at the 57th Annual Malcolm Wade Invitational.