May 2024

Dennis Edwin Sorensen passed away May 23, 2024, at the age of 81. He was born to parents, Edwin and Libby Sorensen on March 12, 1947, in Skyler, Neb. After attending high school in Skyler, Dennis joined the U.S. Navy in 1964.

Legislation that would prohibit Oklahoma teachers from using the discredited “three-cueing” method to teach reading is now just one vote away from Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk. Supporters predicted the legislation could help change the educational trajectory of many Oklahoma students.

Memorial services for Kay Frances Hayward Langham of Wichita Falls, Texas, are pending with Owens and Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls. Kay passed away March 26, 2024, in Wichita Falls. She was born Feb. 20, 1940, in El Reno and attended El Reno Public Schools.

Redlands Community College recently announced those students named to the college’s honor rolls for the spring 2024 semester.

Each year many people begin or continue raising backyard poultry flocks. These flocks have been gaining in popularity over the past several years and interest in them continues to grow.  But there can be health risks for birds and humans associated with raising these flocks.

LAWSUITS Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Javier Monsivais for $953.01 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Randall Williams for $2,748.85 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

The Reach Higher degree-finishing program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University awarded over $59,000 in scholarships to 20 SWOSU students during the 2023-2024 academic year, including the 2024 summer semester.

Graveside service for George Henry McCann will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 1 at the El Reno Cemetery, under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home. George died May 29, 2024, at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City.

OKARCHE – El Reno High School’s baseball team broke new ground last week, opening up its summer schedule with a doubleheader split against Class A power Okarche.

El Reno High School graduates Pauline Black-Harmon and Nazhoni Sleeper will have a busy summer slate of All-Star games before the two head off to Seminole State to begin their collegiate careers.