April 2024

El Reno’s T.J. Dill has been named as deputy director of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. Dill most recently served as chief engineer since April 2023, overseeing engineering, construction, maintenance, right-of-way and utilities along Oklahoma turnpikes.

A Canadian County man shot his wife and three of their children to death before killing himself inside their home between Mustang and Yukon.

The public is invited to celebrate Cinco De Mayo and help Canadian County residents who are victimized by domestic violence at ICAN’s annual Cinco De Mayo Celebration Fiesta.

Scott Peterson’s latest attempt to have his conviction for the 2002 double murder of his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son, Conner, overturned have put those heinous crimes back in the headlines. And heinous they were.

Serenity Schnider was selected as El Reno’s Oklahoma Academic Coaches Association 2023-2024 Honorable Mention. She was recognized during the recent All-State Banquet for her accomplishments in four years of participation on the EHS Academic Team.

The Alpha Beta Upsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) at Redlands Community College was selected the Most Distinguished Chapter among over 1,200 chapters internationally.

Okarche High School’s March Students of the Month are Kade Henrichs and Reagan Marler. Okarche March Lion and Lioness honorees are Briley Alig and Katy Creswell.

The Underwood OHCE met recently at the Cherokee Restaurant for its April meeting. Those present were Janan Fletcher, Bernita Davis, Vicki Duncan, Delpha Miklautsch, Ann Ricketts and Natalia Valenzuela. Davis read minutes of the previous meeting, with Fletcher giving the treasurer’s report.

Charles Franklin Severns Sr. passed away April 17, 2024, in Oklahoma City. Frank was born April 26, 1934, in El Reno. He graduated from El Reno High School in 1952. He served as a staff sergeant in the Air Force.

LAWSUITS Barclays Bank Delaware vs. Isamar Sanchez for $2,031.85 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC vs. Belinda Woods for $5,047.73 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.