November 2023

Body El Reno High School’s girls basketball team will debut its new Nike N7 uniforms during the 2023-24 season opener against Carl Albert. The turquoise-colored uniforms are inspired by Native American wisdom of the Seven Generations. El Reno Public Schools is a Nike N7 school.

Body Gerald Francis Erbar was born Jan. 14, 1949, in Okarche, the only son to John Francis “Buck” Erbar and Georgia Lucille “Cille” Baker. He grew up in El Reno before moving to the family farm at age 7.

Body MIDWEST CITY – Anthony McDonald’s debut as El Reno High School’s wrestling coach kicked off with a resounding 69-0 win over Midwest City in a dual which took just over an hour to complete.

Body It was a rough start back from the Thanksgiving break for Canadian County’s three small schools, with only Okarche notching a mark in the win column. The Warriors moved to 2-2 on the season with a 68-21 victory over Coyle.

Body Hunter Arnold, who surpassed 1,000 career points earlier this year, scored 21 second-half points as Calumet High School’s boys basketball team survived an upset scare by The Academy to post a 72-64 victory.

Body Redlands Community College women’s basketball team picked up its third straight win with a 65-56 decision over Crowder College in the first of two meetings with the Missouri-based school.

Body Deazhon Perkins led a trio of double-digit scorers as Redlands Community College men’s basketball team defeated the Oklahoma City Storm 100-90 prior to the Thanksgiving break. The win was the fourth for the Cougars in the first seven games of the 2023-24 season.

Body Youngsters joined city leaders in the official opening of Sunset Trail at Lake El Reno last week.

Body Abigail Branstool’s Transition classes at El Reno High School utilized their cooking and hospitality skills before the holiday break. Class members cooked a traditional Thanksgiving lunch for more than 60 people including students, staff and administrators.

Body The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Diabetes Wellness Program hosted its 21st annual Elders Conference recently at the Canadian County Expo Center. As part of the conference, one elder is chosen to receive the Moses Starr Jr. Honored Elder Award.