March 2025

Jennings to hold book signing tea

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Local Christian romance author Regina Jennings will be at a book signing tea at Chisholm Trail Presbyterian Church, 801 W. Vandament Avenue, Yukon, on March 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. 

This book signing event is open to the public for a donation which will go toward helping fund the renovation of the chapel at Historic Fort Reno, built by World War II Prisoners of War. Light refreshments will be served. 

Yukon residents protest planned amphitheater

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Although the item wasn’t on the agenda, an outdoor music venue on the west side of Yukon became the focus of last week's Yukon Planning Commission meeting.

Homeowners in the Frisco Ridge, Westport 66, Westport and Stone Creek additions crowded into the Centennial Building to voice their opinions about Venu Holding Corporation’s proposed 12,500-seat amphitheater west of Frisco Road near the interchange on the north side of Interstate 40.

Venu now has an amphitheater in Colorado Springs, Colo., with plans for another in Broken Arrow.

Leaders promote flood insurance ahead of storms

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Canadian County commissioners are promoting the timely purchase of flood insurance by property owners – particularly those within the floodplain – in advance of typical spring flooding season.

The three-member board accepted a resolution proclaiming March as “Flood Insurance Awareness Month” across Canadian County.

“We’re getting into the rainy season,” said CommissionerTom Manske. “I hope we get good rains.”

Public Records - 3/22/25

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LAWSUITS

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Jamie Vinyard for $2,077.79 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Hyundai Motor Finance vs. Rosa Valdez for $6,916.28 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Christopher Hewett for $2,184.79 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Sara Loveless for $2,551.28 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

El Reno Wranglers making parade, open rodeo plans

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The El Reno Wranglers met recently for their March gathering, with Jimmy Johnston opening the meeting.

Tyler Horne and Trish Duncan led the Pledge of Allegiance, while Gary Sorrells offered prayer. 

Club members discussed upcoming parades and play days as well as the annual rodeo set for Sept. 12 and 13 at the Denny-Crump Rodeo Arena.  

Next El Reno Wranglers meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. April 3 at the 4-H building.

The El Reno Wranglers rode in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade at the OKC Stockyards

Nice catch!

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Quinton Evans-Blurton of El Reno caught a big fish at a local farm pond during spring break.

He is 11 years old and in the fifth grade at Darlington.

Nice catch!_story

Maple Students of the Month

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Maple February Students of the Month are Jax Thomason, kindergarten, Lucas Diaz, pre-kindergarten, Opal White, first grade; Tinsley Kennedy, second grade, Liam Langley, third grade, Teegan Siler, fourth grade, Kynlee Shamblin, fifth grade Kinsley Bonilla, sixth grade, Rowdy Penwright, seventh grade, and Zoey Pawnee, eighth grade.

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Robert Reese

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Services for Robert Wesley Reese will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 24 at United Methodist Church in Calumet with Rev. Cydni Tillery officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Bob died March 12, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born July 25, 1942, in Calumet where he lived most of his life.

He earned a bachelor of industrial arts degree at the University of Central Oklahoma. His career included serving as city code enforcement manager of El Reno and principal of Calumet Public Schools.

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Local chapter of P.E.O. International gathers

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Twelve members of Chapter AE of P.E.O. International met recently in the home of Robin White-Mahone, with Cindy Ward serving as co-hostess.

Others attending were Christy Eichholz, Ann Zavy, Janan Fletcher, Donna Dyer, Anna Rinehart, Cynthia Jensen, Karen Pappas, Margaret Price, Becky Reuter and Barbara Johnson.

Eichholz opened the business meeting by leading the group in the reciting of the Opening Ode, along with Objects and Aims. Zavy gave a Scripture reading. Rinehart served as recording secretary.