March 2024

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body Recently at the House Science, Space and Technology Committee’s hearing on Winning in Weather: U.S.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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. 

Body 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.