January 2024

Body WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) spoke on the Senate floor last week in support of life, ahead of the 2024 March for Life in Washington, D.C. Lankford has been a leading voice for the protection of life. He recently received an A+ score on the latest Susan B.

Body From the players on the court to the fans in the stands at Jenks Simmons Field House, all eyes were on the basketball to see if it would fall through the hoop after it was shot by El Reno High School junior Carter Roman Nose during a recent home game against Guthrie.

Body Funeral services for Barbra Jean Haffner of Minco were held Monday, Jan. 22 at First Baptist Church of Minco, with burial following at the Evergreen Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home. Jean passed away Jan. 17, 2024, at her home.

Body SHAWNEE – Riding a combined 27 points from two all-tournament selections, El Reno High School’s girls basketball team defeated Yukon by 19 points to win its third in-season tourney crown.

Body Funeral services for Linda Kay Wilburn of Blanchard were held Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Minco Assembly of God Church, with burial at the Evergreen Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home. Linda passed away Jan.

Body In the first of three meetings this season, El Reno High School’s boys basketball team defeated the host team 52-37 to win the consolation title at the 2024 Shawnee Invitational. The 15-point decision lifted El Reno to 11-4 on the season.

Body LAWSUITS Stacey Mott vs. Walmart Stores East Inc. for an amount in excess of $75,000 for alleged injuries and damages. TCM Bank N.A. vs. Maggie Mwoyosvi for $13,239.25 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Discover Bank vs. Betty Delong for $16,060.

Body First Baptist Church El Reno will serve as host of the 2024 Night to Shine. The event is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Pastor Grant Findley said the church will have plenty of support from the community to help with the special event.

Body The relocation of the Canadian County Health Department this spring will ultimately provide a larger space for the county’s family justice center.