August 2024

Body The city of El Reno has received a $1.5 million loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to continue making improvements to drainage infrastructure. The loan comes attached with a “100 percent forgiveness” clause.

Body Graveside services for Mary June Pearson Cash Bell were held Friday, Aug. 23 at the El Reno Cemetery, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home, Chickasha.June passed away Aug. 20, 2024, surrounded by her children and grandchildren at her daughter Mary Beth’s home in Chickasha. 

Body The University of Oklahoma is being paid millions in federal funds to tout climate-change theories in a race-based context, according to a recent announcement from the university.

Body On Saturday, Oct. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m., Fresh Anointing Church, 1300 W. Watts, will host a Paint Party fundraiser.The instructor will be retiring Canadian County Court Clerk Marie Hirst. The event is open to the public. Organizers ask those interested to RSVP by Sept. 28.

Body LAWSUITSVelocity Investments LLC vs. Decovan Doss for $21,574.73 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.U.S. Bank N.A. vs. Kyle Sims for $198,960.

Body Services for Tammy Carolyn Sarrett of Minco were held Tuesday, Aug. 27 at First Baptist Church in Minco, with burial following at the Evergreen Cemetery.Services were under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.Tammy passed away Aug. 21, 2024, at her home in Minco.

Body After flirting with a major upset bid in district play, El Reno High School’s fast-pitch softball team was outscored 4-1 over the final three innings of a 7-3 loss to perennial powerhouse Piedmont.

Body While all eyes have been focused on the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State’s season openers, one of the state’s oldest rivalries will be played before either college team takes the field.

Body El Reno High School’s volleyball team snapped a five-match losing streak over the weekend by winning the final three outings in the Sapulpa Invitational.