Five El Reno High School players were named to the 2024 All-District 5A-2 Football Team during recent voting by the eight schools making up the league lineup.
Representing El Reno on the senior-only squad were first-team selections Daylin Pruitt (halfback), Xavier Elledge (defensive line), Lathen Pruitt (strong safety) and Xzavier Karty (cornerback).
Keaton Dennis was named to the second team as an offensive lineman.
Breanna Goad scored a team-high 16 points to lead two players in double digits as Union City High School’s girls basketball team defeated Verden in the third-place game of the 2024 Binger-Oney Invitational.
It was the second win of the season over Verden as the Tigers went 2-1 for the tourney to improve to 7-3 overall.
Union City defeated Wayne (49-43) but lost in the semifinals to Hinton (55-53).
Goad scored in double digits in all three games to close with 47 points. Morgan Brothers scored 11 in the win over Verden and had 24 points overall.
Calumet High School’s boys basketball team can now claim a decade of dominance on the basketball court after winning the 2024 Canton Invitational with an 83-47 decision over Lomega.
The second win of the season over the Raiders gave Calumet the Canton title for the 10th straight year, nine of those under head coach Jacob Mayfield. The Chieftains defeated Cashion’s JV (90-25) and Arnett (80-32) to reach the championship game.
Calumet, ranked second in the state in Class B, moved to 9-0 on the season and extended its regular-season win streak to 34 games.
WASHINGTON — As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the Oval Office, the Republican goal to abolish the Department of Education is back on the table with the support of Oklahoma’s U.S. House delegation and the state’s superintendent of public instruction.
Students at El Reno High School take part in several charitable missions over the course of any given school year, but one of the most popular has been running locally longer than any other school in the nation.
The Gifts for the Yanks program turned 79 at El Reno, believed to be the only high school in the nation to continuously honor the program which started in World War II.
The 41st Annual El Reno Community Christmas Dinner is coming together, but there are still some important ingredients needed, organizers said.
The dinner has been an El Reno staple now for more than four decades. It’s organized by the family of Dwight and Diane Kennedy with plenty of help from volunteers.
The Christmas Eve dinner will begin serving at the Family Life Center at Wesley Methodist Church, 100 S. Barker, at 11 a.m. Dec. 24.
Ross Makers Market attracted a number of local artisans over the weekend as well as potential customers.
The event featured local folks who create everything from homebaked goods to ornate Christmas decorations and more.
Letters to Santa from Jeanna Miller’s kindergarten class at Hillcrest Learning Center:
Dear Santa,
I want a doggy toy and nothing else.
Love, Kyra B.
Dear Santa,
I want a horsey. It is my favorite. I want to play with it when I open it and play by myself. I saw an elf flying in the sky. Thank you.
Love, Angelina G.
Dear Santa,
I want a new bike because mine is broken. Thank you.
Love, Logan B.
Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center (TLCDC) has achieved a significant milestone by earning a five-star rating — the highest distinction possible for child-care centers in Oklahoma. This achievement reflects the center’s dedication to providing exceptional care and education for children in the community.
A company has been selected to print Canadian County’s election ballots in 2025.
Midwest Printing Co. of Sapulpa was awarded an annual contract to provide regular, absentee and sample ballots for the Canadian County Election Board.
Commissioners awarded the lowest and best bid that allows Midwest Printing to continue providing ballots for another year.
“We work with Midwest (currently) and they’re fantastic,” Election Board Secretary Allen Arnold said.
