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.
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.
City councilwoman Amy Neathery requested a permit that would allow Universal Studios to begin production here be tabled until a May 23 special council meeting. She said El Reno Public Schools had a conflict with the timing of the planned film production. Council agreed to delay the request until the upcoming special meeting.
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.
Sandidge said the inclusion in the 44-member city planning district opens El Reno up to be eligible to apply for federal transportation grants to the tune of more than $27 million per year. He said El Reno could benefit from grants that could help improve traffic signaling and safety.
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. She will serve on an interim basis until the commissioners select a permanent successor to Nathan Smith.
“I have a lot of confidence in Mandy,” said District 2 Commissioner Dave Anderson.
District 1 Commissioner Tom Manske agreed.
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
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. Reports said two of the girls tried to put dirt in the gas tank of the vehicle.
The incident took place on Sunday, May 7.
In a separate matter, police were called to Sacred Heart School after a woman was reportedly bitten by a dog.
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.
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., his twin brother, Ronnie Stiner, and his brother, Mike Stiner.
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. His favorite sports teams are the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Cowboys, and his hobbies include exercising, jet skiing and home improvement.
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.
Growing up on the family farm of 18 to 20 acres, she learned to appreciate the beauty of nature and learned the lesson of dedication and hard work. Beatrice attended school in the El Reno area, along with her brother, Jason, and graduated in 1960 from El Reno High School.
