January 2025

Body The Intervention and Crisis Advocacy Network (ICAN) will have three full-time staff members at the Cardinal Point Family Justice Center’s new location.The move gives the organization locations in El Reno and now Yukon.

Body Patricia grew up in Okarche and was raised with her brother, Larry Leon. She graduated from Okarche High School and went on to attend the University of Oklahoma where she earned a degree in education.She served her country as a military wife and her students as a caring teacher.

Body Seven Canadian County District 3 crew members received certificates for completing the Roads Scholar Program. District 3 Commissioner Tracey Rider recognized her personnel during the commissioners meeting.

Body Verilea Elsie Gleichman of Okarche departed this life for heaven on Jan. 21, 2025. Verilea’s birth on Nov. 22, 1936, on the Okarche family farm marked the beginning of a life grounded in faith. Rudolph and Margaret (Henrichs) Meyer welcomed her at the “home place.

Body SHAWNEE – All-tournament selection Raegan Bugaj made 5-of-6 free throws in the final 1:17 as El Reno High School’s girls basketball team defeated the host team 45-34 in the third-place game of the 2025 Shawnee Invitational.

Body Funeral services for Barbara Peek of Tahlequah were held Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services, Oklahoma City, with Steve Hazener officiating. Burial was in the El Reno Cemetery.Barbara passed away Jan. 23, 2025.

Body SHAWNEE - An untimely shooting drought spelled the end to El Reno High School’s boys basketball team’s longest win streak in over two decades as the Indians fell to Broken Arrow 55-46 in what proved to be the finals of the 2025 Shawnee Invitational.

Body On Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, a wonderful man met Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior face to face. Michael Wade “Mike” Roach won his race after living with cancer for 24 months.

Body LAWSUITSWells Fargo Bank N.A. vs. Ryan Jones for $111,864.20 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 4, Block 9, Griggs Addition, Mustang.Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC vs. Robert Huckleberry for $144,270.

Body At the age of 55 years, Patti, from Union City, Okla., was called home by our Lord. She passed away (or received her transfer to heaven) on Jan. 19, 2025. She was born in Terra Haute, Ind., on April 18, 1969, to proud parents, Ernest M.