February 2025

Body El Reno native Dr. Alan Hollingsworth has scored another honor for his writing, this time The Independent Press Award. The honor is said to be one of the most prestigious book award programs globally for independent authors, publishers and illustrators.

Body After a mid-year merger of its Yukon and El Reno clinics, the Canadian County Health Department (CCHD) reported a slight increase in services provided during 2024.Client encounters totaled 13,946 – up 156 from the 13,790 client encounters in 2023.

Body The Pride of El Reno Marching Band’s flag corps performed part of a new routine during halftime of a recent EHS basketball game.

Body Mayor Steve Jensen presents Donna Dyer of Blessing Baskets with an envelope containing more than $500 raised for the organization at the El Reno Now event.

Body El Reno Chamber of Commerce Director Karen Nance presented city council members and city staff with personalized plaques recognizing their efforts to improve the community.The presentation came at the conclusion of the recent El Reno Now gathering.

Body James F. Thompson – “Jim” to most, “Jimmy” to a few, “Papa” to five grandchildren – died peacefully at home with his wife, Mary Jane, at his side. “I’ll just never understand how I got so lucky having Mary as my wife,” he would often say of his bride of 70 years.

Body Daniel Edward “Danny” Fulton was born July 22, 1950, in Kingfisher.Danny dedicated his career to OG&E and Enogex as a pipeliner, but his true passions were found in the great outdoors. A kid at heart, he loved any kind of adventure — whether it was hunting, fishing or traveling.

Body LAWSUITSMidland Credit Management Inc. vs. Houston Akers for $2,062.00 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Merys Jimenez for $1,680.06 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Midland Credit Management Inc. vs.

Body Just when Noble thought it was brewing a possible upset, El Reno High School’s girls basketball team showed why they are the defending Class 5A state champs and District 5A-1 contender.

Body Riding a string of basket runs to start each of the first three periods, El Reno High School’s boys basketball team thrashed a Noble zone defense en route to an 88-43 road win over the Bears.