September 2024

Yukon woman one of three killed in Friday collision

Body A woman from Yukon and a man from Oklahoma City were two of three people who died in a collision involving a tractor trailer at Morgan Road and Interstate 40 in the eastbound lanes Friday, Sept. 13, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports.

Talbert named interim director of juvenile affairs

Body OKLAHOMA CITY – Laura Talbert has been named interim director of the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs by the office’s board.Talbert, formerly the office’s chief legal officer, started in her new position Sept. 16.She replaces Jeffrey Cartmell, who Gov.

Merle Chapel

Body Merle Wayne Chapel passed away Sept. 10, 2024, at Integris Canadian Valley Hospital in Yukon. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 in the Benson Memorial Chapel with burial following in the El Reno Cemetery.
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Patricia Steffen

Body Patricia Kay Steffen, age 80, of Mathis, Texas, and Antigo, Wis., died Sept. 10, 2024, at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. She was born June 29, 1944, in El Reno, the daughter of the late Kermit and Joan (Halbert) Scott. She married Ray Steffen on Aug.
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Public Records - 9/18/2024

Body LAWSUITSLVNV Funding LLC vs. Anthony Lewis for $3,513.93 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.LVNV Funding LLC vs. Peggy Oliver for $2,535.08 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.LVNV Funding LLC vs. Kiowa Ryan for $1,424.

El Reno blanked in non-district finale

Body WEATHERFORD - An inconsistent effort on offense and struggles with special teams were main contributors in El Reno High School’s football team suffering a 31-0 shutout to Weatherford in its first road test of the 2024 season.
Xzavier Karty stiff-arms a Weatherford tackler after catching a short pass

Indians play through roller-coaster day

Body It was a roller-coaster 24-hour period for El Reno High School’s fast-pitch softball team, with the highlight being a one-run win over Guthrie, the current leader in District 5A-1.El Reno rallied from four runs down and then held off a late rally by the Bluejays for the 8-7 win.
Kaydence Pawnee swings around to make a tag attempt on a Guthrie runner

Spikers drop WHS outing in three

Body El Reno High School’s volleyball team suffered its fourth straight loss last week, falling in three games on the road to Weatherford.The 25-18/25-11/25-22 setback to the Eagles, ranked 12th in Class 4A, dropped El Reno to 10-13 for the season.
Mary Gonzalez digs up a shot along the back row