June 2024

Body 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.

Body An Oklahoma City woman is in the Canadian County Jail accused of driving drunk and killing a man on an El Reno public street.

Body Five trustees of Canadian County’s new Title 60 public trust swore an oath of office and elected officers at their first meeting.

Body A gardening endeavor spearheaded by the Oklahoma State University Extension Tulsa County Master Gardeners program provides residents at the Tulsa Boys Home with skills they can use throughout their lives.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body Several members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 382 recently attended the 99th Department of Oklahoma State Convention in Claremore.

Body Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mount Zion Global Methodist Church. Carol Stine opened the meeting, with Jan Maddox reading a devotional titled “Fear.”Maxine Little read minutes from the previous meeting, while Patricia Morrison gave the treasury report.

Body 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.

Body 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.