June 2023

Wranglers discuss upcoming Open Play

The El Reno Wranglers held their monthly meeting recently, with Trisha Duncan and Brady Armold leading in the flag salute. There was discussion regarding the Open Play Day set for June 10 at 6 p.m. at the Denny-Crump Arena.

Okarche honor rolls announced for second semester

Okarche honor rolls for the second semester: Superintendent’s Honor Roll Seventh grade – Cooper Anderson, Grady Krittenbrink, Zara McDaniel, Henry McIlvain, Arron Osborn, Haiden Robinson, Grady Rother, Court Sumrall, Austin Walker and Emory West.

Okarche releases elementary honor rolls

Okarche Elementary School honor rolls for the second semester: Superintendent’s Honor Roll Second grade - Kyper Beaman, Cade Black, Harper Black, Chloe Boyle, Jase Burge, Eian Lemke, Maddox Miller, Avery Osterholt, Josh Rother, Grace Schroder, Max Schwarz, Asher Schweitzer, Emerett Streetman,...

Public Records - 6/10/2023

LAWSUITS Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs. Gina Redwine for $176,877.48 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 6, Block 11, Walden Creek Addition Section 3, Oklahoma City.

Racing on the Mother Road

After winning his age group in the Duathlon bracket of the Route 66 Triathlon Festivus the past two years, El Reno’s Shanon Eichholz made the switch to the full three stages of last weekend’s event. And without surprise, he won yet again. “Saturday’s race was a good one.
Shanon Eichholz pedals up a hill

Indians run-rule Heritage Hall

El Reno High School’s Varsity 1 baseball team remains undefeated in Red Dirt League action with a 14-1 win over Heritage Hall last week at the Hub Reed Complex. The Indians moved to 3-0 in the Wooden Bat Division of the RDL standings.
Grady Lesperance watches a pitch sail toward catcher Gabe Compton

Edna Oaks

Edna Mae Alger Oaks, 87, went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2023, just one-fourth mile from where she entered the world. Edna was born to Arch Alger and Vanna Pearl Garrett Alger in Union City on Aug. 16, 1935.

ER boys look to regroup with summer work

While he stops short of calling it a rebuild, El Reno High School boys basketball coach Rodney Haydon calls the month of June critical to his program’s rebound from the loss of a large graduation class. “We are grinding things out and putting in the time.
Rodney Haydon, El Reno head coach

Keeping the children fed

From humble beginnings seven years ago, El Reno Public Schools Summer Food Program completed its first week of service by handing out several thousand free meals in three days. “We handed out a little over 2,000 meals in three days.
Kira Isch takes a lunch sack from N'Lisa Havener

Small Town fun

The 25th Annual A Small Town Weekend brought thousands of car enthusiasts of all ages to El Reno for three days of automotive-themed events such as car shows, burnouts and swap meets. See more with an event wrap-up in Saturday’s edition.  
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