February 2025
Paxton speaks at OPA event
Sen. President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, addressed members of the Oklahoma Press Association last week.
Members of the newspaper industry in Oklahoma gathered for a legislative day at the State Capitol.
California fire devastation
Former El Reno Tribune photographer Daniel Lapham took these photos of the damage left in the wake of the Eaton fire in Altadena, Calif.
Lapham was working as a freelance videographer covering the massive wildfires.
That’s Good Stuff! Recipes, shopping and good stuff
El Reno Acts of Kindness Day is right around the corner. On Wednesday, Feb. 19, put kindness at the top of your to-do list.
It’s a simple concept, just do something nice for someone else. It can be as simple as opening a door for someone, saying hello to a stranger, picking up a piece of trash, sending flowers to someone anonymously. You get the idea.
El Reno High January picks
El Reno High School January Students of the Month are Olive French, Hollis Gore, Addison Couch, Kayson Haydon, Eryn Roman Nose, Xzavia Brooks, Adin Ludlow and Iris Rivera.
ER Wranglers discuss plans for annual rodeo set for Sept. 12-13
The El Reno Wranglers recently held their February meeting at the 4-H building. Trisha Duncan opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, with Gary Sorrells offering prayer.
Members discussed the annual rodeo set for Sept. 12 and 13 and participating in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade at the OKC Stockyards on March 15.
The group welcomed guest, Sawyer Williams, and new members, Adrian Hicks and Greg Presley.
Next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. March 6 at the 4-H building.
State House, Senate advance school board election reform
Committees in both the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the state Senate have advanced bills that would move school board elections to the November ballot to help increase voter participation.
Lola Lingo
A Celebration of Life for Lola Faye (Overton) Lingo will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at Yanda & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Yukon. Arrangements are under the direction of Yanda & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Lola went to be with her Heavenly Father on Feb. 9, 2025. She was born to Ernest Murl and Eva (Dowers) Overton on Nov. 4, 1938. She lived on a farm southwest of Pond Creek until 1950 when they moved to Pond Creek Town. Lola is a graduate of Pond Creek High School Class of 1956.
Public Records - 2/15/25
LAWSUITS
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Daniel Ashcraft for $1,338.41 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Justin Tyler for $1,450.40 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Freeman Reed for $2,023.68 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Elvira Rojas for $1,080.73 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Jason Maynard for $1,396.78 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
California’s election system: How’s that working out for you?
A group called Oklahomans United wants to set fire to our state’s primary-election system and replace it with the California model, which places all candidates from all parties on a single ballot — with all voters casting ballots to winnow the field down to two candidates for the November election.