February 2023

The El Reno Wranglers recently gathered for their February meeting, with Jimmy Johnston calling the meeting to order. Trisha Duncan led in the flag salute, while Gary Sorrells offered prayer. Johnston presented the club with the IPRA 2022 Rodeo of the Year Award.

Steven Joseph Peacher was born March 17, 1952, in Waynoka, Okla., to Dr. K.L. and Jo Ann (Smalley) Peacher. He passed away from this life to his heavenly home on Feb. 11, 2023. Steve attended Rose Witcher Elementary, graduated from El Reno High School and attended El Reno Junior College.

Okarche High School’s January Lion and Lioness honorees are senior Tyson Endres and junior Jace Rother. Okarche January Students of the Month are Jade Jackson and Kade Henrichs.  

On Feb. 10, 2023, Donnie Max McGee of El Reno, Okla., died at the age of 55. Max was born to Tony and Linda McGee in 1967. He graduated from El Reno High School in 1985. He joined the USMC after graduation. After discharge, his career included jobs in the oil field, construction and handyman.

Seven members of the Okarche High School Speech Team recently competed in the Weatherford Invitational Tournament, with every Okarche participant placing in the contest. Maddie Vogt and Anna Shirey took third in public-forum debate.

Richard Harold Whittle passed away Feb. 11, 2023, in El Reno. He was born to Richard and Eva Whittle on July 24, 1930, in Naomi, Ky. He retired from the Rock Island Railroad. He loved the outdoors, his place at the river and hunting and fishing.

LAWSUITS Mariner Finance vs. Ellen J. Beverly for $4,802.92 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Capital One N.A. vs. Micah McCurtain for $6,388.72 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

El Reno High School junior Pauline Black-Harmon mugs for the camera with head coach Jennifer Douglas as the two sort balloons marking Black-Harmon reaching 500 career rebounds during a recent game.

MUSTANG – The first tickets to the 2023 Oklahoma State High School Wrestling Championships were punched here last week for two El Reno High School grapplers. Competing in the Girls West Regional, Kaylee Davis and Hannah Koen placed fifth or better in their weight classes to earn state spots.

It took six periods before the season series between El Reno High School’s boys basketball team and rival Bishop McGuinness ended in a non-amicable split on Valentine's Day.