August 2024

Body While he expects outsiders to cast clouds of doubt over his El Reno High School football team as far as being a playoff contender, head coach Russell Cook knows his team has the ability to prove those naysayers wrong.

Body It may not be as dramatic as Lt. Col. William Travis drawing a line in the sand at the Alamo, but El Reno High School head coach Russell Cook feels strongly that winning or losing rests with his young men on the line.

Body Much like the offense, El Reno High School head coach Russell Cook says the success of the Indians Blue Crush defense in 2024 will rest with the efforts of the players in the trenches.Keeping those linemen healthy will be the hurdle since many will be two-way starters.

Body Services for Nila P. Michalicka will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 at St. Joseph Church in Union City with Rev. Lance Warren and Deacon Lloyd Menz officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Body A national online news organization is reporting Congressman Frank Lucas is pushing legislation that would forever keep Fort Reno in the possession of the federal government.

Body The 70th Annual Canadian County Free Fair had a large crowd on hand for opening night.The Farmhand Olympics drew hundreds of students competing in fun games such as egg and water carrying, sack races, calf roping and wheelbarrow course.

Body For the first time in 16 years, voters in Canadian County’s District 2 will be represented by a county commissioner other than Mustang’s Dave Anderson.It will be District 2 voters casting ballots in the Tuesday, Aug.