December 2023

Body Editor’s Note: Like every new year, 2023 provided fresh opportunities, challenges and celebrations for many. Others may not view the happenings of the year, now in the rearview mirror, as opportunities, but rather distractions, obstacles and sadly, heartache.

Body A Canadian County judge has ordered a defendant to be held without bail in an El Reno murder case. Norman’s Delsin Joshua Tsotigh, 21, is housed in the Canadian County Jail after being charged Nov. 9 in Canadian County District Court with first-degree murder – deliberate intent.

Body Canadian County voters will head to the polls in March to decide whether to update the county’s liquor laws. Canadian County is the only county in Oklahoma that prohibits sales of alcohol by the drink from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Body Ella McReynolds of El Reno is among 13 Oklahoma State University undergraduate students selected as Niblack Research Scholars for the 2023-24 school year, earning an $8,000 scholarship and the opportunity to conduct research with faculty across campus.

Body Gary Lynn Rickner peacefully passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in the comfort of his home in Oklahoma City. He was born the youngest son to James and Vonda Rickner on June 6, 1947.

Body Former Kingfisher and Canadian County prosecutor Eric Epplin will return to District 4 on Jan. 2, as incoming District Attorney Tommy Humphries’ first assistant DA, Humphries said.         “I am excited to return home to District 4,” Epplin said.

Body On Dec. 19, Colorado’s Supreme Court deemed former president Donald Trump ineligible to appear on the state’s 2024 Republican presidential primary ballot.

Body Allen Donnell Graybill, 81, of El Reno, was born Oct. 25, 1942, in Elk City. He is the son of Otha Allen and Reta Dwendlyn (Weir) Graybill. He went to walk the golden streets of heaven on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, Oklahoma City, surrounded by his loving family.

Body LAWSUITS American Express National Bank vs. Randal Walker for $4,300.51 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Kino Financial Company LLC vs. Brandon Watts for $8,957.64 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Kino Financial Company LLC vs.

Body Graveside services for Myrl McBride were held Thursday at Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle, under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home in Minco. Myrl passed away Dec. 22, 2023, at his home in Oklahoma City. He was born Oct. 8, 1935, in Tuttle.