August 2024

Body The Republican runoff for Oklahoma House District 60 features Mike Kelley, a former firefighter who hopes to use his experience and contacts to better the district, and Ron Lynch, a small-business owner who thinks the government could learn something from his popcorn shop.

Body Dale and Debbie Curtis recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Dale Curtis and Debbie Fowler were married Aug. 17, 1974, in El Reno.

Body Carolyn Ann Rogers, 83, passed away Aug. 13, 2024, at her home in Lampasas, Texas. She was born Aug. 2, 1941, in El Reno to Heber Delwin and Catherine Ann (Haney) Goad.The family will have a small, private celebration of her wonderful life and love on Aug. 31, 2024.

Body On July 9, Attorney General Gentner Drummond sent a letter to Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters chastising the superintendent for failing to comply with the Open Records Act. 

Body James Elliott has been working to attain his Eagle Scout rank. He has been in the Scouts since he was 5 years old.Elliott recently completed his Eagle Scout project. He built an engraved wooden bench that will rest at The Lord’s Harvest, an El Reno nonprofit food ministry.

Body Jeffrey Robert Keena died Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, at his home in El Reno. Jeff was born in El Reno on Jan. 4, 1960, to Dr. Robert Keena and Vera (Page) Keena Stovall.Jeff was an avid motorcycle rider and enjoyed classic cars and spending time with family.

Body United Way of Canadian County’s 13 Partner Agencies received a donation of $6,000 each in honor of Love’s 60th anniversary.

Body LAWSUITSDiscover Bank vs. Micky Marsee for $4,752.55 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Discover Bank vs. Kayla Belmarez for $1,529.20 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Velocity Investments LLC vs. Marian McMahan for $2,765.

Body James Allen Sisemore, born Oct. 22, 1949, passed away in his home surrounded by friends and family on Aug. 17, 2024. Born in Plainview, Texas, to his parents, James and Anita Sisemore, James was a graduate of Plainview High School.

Body Stymied to four hits, El Reno High School’s fast-pitch softball team had its four-game win streak snapped by the host of last week’s 2024 Elk City Festival.The Elks handed El Reno a 6-2 setback which dropped the Indians to 1-1 overall for the festival and 4-2 for the season.