June 2024

Tribune wins top honor in state contest

The El Reno Tribune was named the top Oklahoma newspaper in its division for 2023 during the annual Oklahoma Press Association convention. The gathering was held in Oklahoma City earlier this month. The Tribune competed in the Semi and Tri-Weekly Division and earned 530 points.
El Reno Tribune staff members accept the Sequoyah Award

Woman charged in death on El Reno street

An Oklahoma City woman is in the Canadian County Jail accused of driving drunk and killing a man on an El Reno public street.Brooke Alexis Mills, 36, was charged June 6 in Canadian County District Court with second-degree murder and/or, in the alternative, first-degree manslaughter and driving a...
Brooke Alexis Mills_story

Expo Authority trustees sworn, elect officers

Five trustees of Canadian County’s new Title 60 public trust swore an oath of office and elected officers at their first meeting.The Canadian County Expo Authority was established to oversee the operation, management and maintenance of the county’s $20 million Expo and Event Center venue at 3001...
Newly appointed trustees of the Canadian County Expo Authority

Flag retirement

Local Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts retired flags Friday, June 14.Representatives from VFW Post 382 and American Legion Post 34 were present for the ceremony, said Cody Huber, Adjutant Post 34.
Flag retirement_1

Senate shakeup: Greg McCortney, Jessica Garvin ousted

The shocking power struggle in the Oklahoma State Senate received extra volts and jolts Tuesday night when the Republican Caucus’ next designated leader lost his seat and a pair of other senators — one on each side of the conservative ideological divide — were also shown the door.
Greg McCortney_story

VFW Post 382 receives awards during 2024 state convention

Several members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 382 recently attended the 99th Department of Oklahoma State Convention in Claremore.The post and auxiliary received multiple awards for their service to the community and veterans: ♦ Best Overall Promotion of the Americanism Program♦ Most Outstanding...

Public Records - 6/22/2024

MUNICIPAL COURTAngel Alfredo Ramirez Gonzalez, El Reno, driving without license issued, $252.Samantha Dyan Hawk, El Reno, speeding in a school zone, $295.Monty Sparks, El Reno, jaywalking and disorderly conduct, $700.Toby Wayne Chism, Weatherford, speeding, $165.Esteban Perez, Dallas, speeding,...

Robert Revel

Robert Douglas “Doug” Revel went to be the Lord on June 16, 2024. He was born Oct. 20, 1960, in Chickasha to Robert and Sue Revel.Doug attended El Reno High School where he met the love of his life, Lori Hauenstein.Doug and Lori were married May 2, 1980.
Robert Revel_obituary