September 2023

Putting games and eventually matches into the win column continues to elude El Reno High School’s volleyball team after a close 3-1 loss to Noble last week. The 23-25/19-25/25-16/22-25 setback dropped El Reno to 3-13 on the season.

Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia “Pat” Rose Vuadens of Okarche will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 at Holy Trinity Church with Rev. Lance Warren and Deacon Max Schwarz officiating. Burial will follow in the Holy Trinity Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

David Dunn and Melissa Stringer are familiar with El Reno. The couple live in Yukon and will often drive over for an onion burger or to take in special events such as A Small Town Weekend and Smoke on the Water. Dunn has friends in El Reno.

Gary Baumwart and others have been working for months to prepare for the arrival of the Vietnam Memorial Wall that will arrive in El Reno on Wednesday.

Two Canadian County departments are seeking grant funds to combat the harmful, addictive effects of opioid drugs. The Canadian County Children’s Justice Center and the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office would receive funding through the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office.

OKARCHE - Voters in Okarche approved a proposal to add two new trustees to town government in the Sept. 12 special election. Voters approved the proposal for two more trustees with 109 votes, 85.83 percent in favor, to 18 votes, 14.17 percent opposed. Currently, there are three trustees.

United Way of Canadian County kicked off its annual campaign with a breakfast Sept. 15 at the Dale Robertson Center in Yukon. The funds raised from this year’s campaign will go to support 16 partner agencies providing health and human services to Canadian County residents.

Elections were held recently at Roblyer Learning Center for new Student Council officers.

As Oklahomans have voted to implement Medicaid expansion, legalize medical marijuana and enact criminal justice reforms, the state’s method of direct democracy has drawn heightened scrutiny from the Legislature. 

Services for Linda Sue Horn of Minco will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at First Baptist Church in Minco, with burial to follow at the Evergreen Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home. Linda died Sept. 17, 2023, at her home.