May 2024

Body Mildred Katherine Hau Lodes of Okarche passed away May 19, 2024, at Golden Age Nursing Home in Guthrie. She was born June 15, 1933, in Oklahoma City. For many years she worked as a floral designer in El Reno and Kingfisher.

Body El Reno High School held graduation ceremonies on Saturday. The event packed Memorial Stadium and featured 254 graduates, one of the largest graduating classes in school history.

Body Jay Wrencher snapped these photos of the tornadoes that passed over the southeast side of El Reno Sunday night. El Reno Fire Chief Jason Duff and Police Chief Ken Brown said there were no reports of damage in the area from the storms.

Body El Reno’s VFW Post 382 will coordinate Memorial Day services on Monday. The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the El Reno Cemetery. Opening remarks will be given by VFW Commander Chris Reel, with invocation offered by VFW Chaplain Marcus King, followed by the flag salute.

Body If everything falls into place, plans could move forward for a major downtown streetscape project as well as another extension of the Sunset Trail at Lake El Reno.

Body By the time the dust had settled, the local version of the National Letter Carriers Association Food Drive had delivered more than 5,300 pounds of food to The Lord’s Harvest.

Body Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed El Reno resident Dale Cox to the Redlands Community College Board of Regents to serve a seven-year term, succeeding Lynda McColl. “I am honored to serve on the board of Redlands Community College,” Cox said.

Body Canadian County Sheriff’s Deputy, Lt. Jon Fincher recently completed a course of study with the Oklahoma School Security Institute (OSSI).

Body LAWSUITS LVNV Funding LLC vs. Daniel Vincent for $1,460.42 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Michael Wadley for $996.59 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Gina Bustin for $2,848.

Body Maxine Celia Wiggins of El Reno passed away May 16, 2024. She was born July 26, 1930. Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.