Maple School basketball player Tannah Ferguson was named to the 2024 Oklahoma Rural Elementary Schools All-State Tournament Team.
Maple’s seventh- and eighth-grade team made the ORES state tournament in Division III.
The Underwood Oklahoma Home and Community Education Club met recently at a local restaurant for its March meeting. Delpha Miklautsch served as hostess and lesson leader. Others present were Bernita Davis, Vicki Duncan, Janan Fletcher and Ann Ricketts.
Miklautsch gave the lesson on “Is Your Glove Box Ready For An Emergency?”
During spring break, the Okarche Speech Team participated in the Southwest Regional Speech and Debate Tournament.
The team as a whole placed first in sweepstakes. Placing first through fourth individually qualified members for state.
Jace Rother won first in Poetry and second in Humorous Interpretation with his duet partner, Chloe Goble.
Goble also placed first in Monologue and third in Humorous Interpretation.
Rylie Bomhoff placed first in Humorous Interpretation and Dramatic Interpretation.
Lisa Ann Bright, age 63, of El Reno, passed away peacefully March 27, 2024, in Weatherford. Born April 8, 1960, in El Reno to Glenn Alfred Bright and Mettie Faye Bright (Daughety), Lisa was a beacon of kindness and service in her community.
Lisa’s journey through life was marked by her dedication to her family, her career and her community. A proud graduate of Calumet schools, Lisa began her work life as a cherished waitress at Hensley’s during her high school years.
The Canadian County Association for Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) is giving two $500 scholarships to students planning to attend a two- or four-year college or university.
Scholarships are available to any 2024 graduating senior or new G.E.D. certificate holder who resides in Canadian County and will be attending an institution of higher education full time.
Recipients will be selected on the basis of financial need, academic record and character recommendations.
Recently at the House Science, Space and Technology Committee’s hearing on Winning in Weather: U.S.
Memorial service for Burllynn Conner Jr. will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 4 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 12020 N. Mustang Road, Yukon.
Mr. Conner passed away Jan. 21, 2024.
LAWSUITS
Capital One N.A. vs. Craig Boswell for $6,359.56 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Jeffrey James for $2,285.48 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Megan Walker for $1,420.02 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Christophe Baldwin for $4,202.37 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Graveside services for Gary Foster, 77, of El Reno will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 2 at the El Reno Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home.
El Reno High School pitchers Gavin Tinsley and Davin Shamblin dominated Guymon from the mound last week as the Indians remain unbeaten in District 5A-1 with a home sweep of the Tigers.
The games were moved from Guymon to the Hub Reed Complex due to winter weather in the panhandle.
El Reno took the first game of the series 10-0 and backed it up with a 6-1 win for its third league sweep. El Reno is now 6-0 in the league standings and tied for first with Carl Albert, Guthrie and Noble.
The Indians have won four of their last five games to move to 9-2 on the year.
