May 2023

Body El Reno police said one person was killed Wednesday afternoon when a vehicle and semi collided at SH 66 and Radio Road. The identity of the driver of the two-door sedan killed in the collision had not been made public as of Thursday morning, pending notification of relatives.

Body The storm will have to wait, at least for a bit. Plans to start filming Twister 2 in El Reno, and in particular Jenks Simmons Field House, were pushed back a bit until dates can be found that don’t conflict with other already scheduled activities.

Body Persistence as well as growth paid off for the city of El Reno after City Manager Matt Sandidge announced the community has been voted into the Metro Planning Organization. Sandidge broke the news to the city council at Tuesday night’s regular monthly meeting.

Body Mandy Davis has been named interim director at the Canadian County Expo and Event Center, 3001 Jensen Road East. Davis, who has been the center’s office manager for the past two years, was unanimously selected to fill the position by county commissioners.

Body The El Reno Public School Foundation met recently and awarded over $34,000 in scholarships. The committee, chaired by Dr. Lacey Carder, was pleased with all applicants. Catherine Huber

Body Two juvenile girls were sent to the Gary Miller Children’s Justice Center after police said they allegedly tried to vandalize a vehicle at the Braum’s store, 2201 S. Country Club. Police said three girls were in the vehicle and a dispute broke out about money for gas.

Body El Reno High School April Students of the Month, from left, Isabella Resendiz, Valentine Poindexter, Peyton Hays, Cooper Roles, Jasmin Caso, Tommy Kauley, Jaeny Torres Elorza and Ty Vincent.

Body Randy K. Stiner passed away at his lake home on Fort Cobb Lake on May 6, 2023. He was born March 16, 1952, in El Reno to Edward Allen Stiner Sr. and Doris Marie Harris. Randy was preceded in death by his father, Edward Allen Stiner Sr.

Body Etta Dale April Teacher of the Month is Justin Brown, shown with Principal Kurt Myers. Brown teaches Eastern Geography at Etta Dale. He is an El Reno High School and Emporia State University graduate.

Body Beatrice Annette Rubes passed away May 5, 2023, in Yukon at the age of 80. Beatrice was born to parents, Gus A. and Anna M. Marquardt on Sept. 7, 1942, at the El Reno Sanitarium Hospital.