El Reno drops bomb on MWC, 5A-1
MIDWEST CITY – Clutch efforts from El Reno High School’s three leading rushers lifted the Indians to an upset win that sent a lightning bolt into the playoff picture for District 5A-1.
October 2023
Defense preserves win with pair of late fourth-down stops, INT
MIDWEST CITY – When Michael Pruitt wore his alma mater colors on the field, he was part of a unit that carried and embodied the moniker “Blue Crush.”
Now as El Reno’s defensive coordinator, he’s working to bring back that smothering mindset.
Postseason efforts
El Reno High School’s softball team wrapped up the postseason last week, while its volleyball team was playing in the regional round on Monday at Sapulpa.
Redlands beats Connors State to end slide
Redlands Community College women’s soccer team snapped a seven-match losing streak last week with a 1-0 road win over Connors State College.
The Cougars improved to 2-12 for the season and 2-11 in the NJCAA Region 2 standings after outshooting the Cowboys by a 33-11 margin.
Bryant admired for reviving Redlands during presidency
Several hundred people turned out recently for a tribute to former Redlands Community College President Jack Bryant.
The event, which featured a live and silent auction, helped raise close to $70,000 that will go toward the construction of a soccer stadium at Redlands.
High in the sky
Airport Manager Bailey Flaming literally brought down the curtain on the 2023 El Reno Fly-In and Community Day, making her first-ever tandem skydive on short notice.
“I was told to go by one of our performers. There was no practice.
Preservation El Reno wants to open museum in historical jail
A nonprofit group is spearheading an effort to save the old Canadian County Jail, with the goal to reopen the historic building in fall 2025 as a museum and education center.
Juneteenth added to holiday schedule
In a split vote, Canadian County commissioners added Juneteenth to the 2024 holiday schedule.
Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of African American slaves, has been observed as a federal holiday since 2021.
But it has not been part of the official Canadian County holiday calendar.
Brandy Chavers
A wake for Brandy Nicole Chavers will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Concho Emergency Response Center. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday in the Benson Memorial Chapel with Officer Matthew Pierce, minister, officiating.
