May 2025

El Reno police are looking for a man described as a “person of interest” in the death of a 36-year-old man. 

Assistant Police Chief Kirk Dickerson reported a 911 emergency call was received at approximately 7:15 p.m. Tuesday.

The caller said there had been an auto/pedestrian incident in the 300 block of South Grand.

Emergency personnel arrived at the scene and found a man identified as Amos Beaver pinned beneath a motor vehicle. Emergency personnel administered lifesaving measures but the efforts were unsuccessful. 

The collaboration between Redlands Community College and the City of El Reno has been recognized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education with the prestigious 2025 Regents Business Partnership Excellence Award.

This honor celebrates the dynamic partnership that has significantly contributed to education, workforce development and community growth throughout the El Reno area.

Yukon City Manager Mike Castro has resigned after eight months in the top municipal administrative position.

Castro informed Yukon City Council members of his decision over the weekend and city employees learned about it Monday morning.

“Mike stepped into this role during a time of critical transition,” Mayor Brian Pillmore said Monday morning.

Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Redlands Community College alumnus Jason Murray to a seven-year term on the college’s Board of Regents, succeeding retired educator Dr. Juanita Krittenbrink.

Murray graduated with an associate degree in animal science from Redlands in 2017 and was a member of the college’s Livestock Judging Team.

“Redlands provided me with an exceptional foundation that has shaped both my education and career path,” Murray said.

Maple fourth nine weeks A Honor Roll honors went to Brinlee Bland, Kane Smith, Jimi Davis, Lillian Bollinger, Madison Basler, Elizabeth Eisenhour, Ella Ratliff, Carder Holden, Kash Brothers, Kennedy Prince, Paylynn Smith, Fritz Hoffman, Maddox Tartsah, Riley McKee, Blaiklyn Barton and Journey Swigart.

Maple fourth nine weeks A-B Honor Roll honorees are Caleb Blanco, Claire Lorenzen, Hollis Wedman, Abel Overholser, Luken Meschberger, Blakely McLemore, Otis Sears, Braxten Birdsong, Sophie Tredway, Ellie Rose Von Tungeln, Kinsley Racca, Ryker Penwright, Elizabeth Wilkerson, Wager Ferguson, Madalynne Whitman, Declan Brothers, Parker Tinsley and Legend Gatz.

Riverside April Citizens of the Month are Kyden Christianson, Harlee Johnson, Colton Price, Lele Pittman, Guillermo Garcia, Marleigh Foster, Santiago Contreras, Kinzleigh Mitchell, Hawke Wooten, Gavin Webb, Samson Baker and Malik Williams.

Union City Lions Club April Students of the Month, Katie Parkhurst, first grade, Jerron Johnson, sixth grade, and Luke Biggs, 10th grade, with Union City fine arts teacher Tracey Michalicka.

Members of the Underwood Club of Oklahoma Home and Community Education met recently for their May meeting with Michele Rivers serving as hostess and lesson leader.

Others attending were Natalia Valenzuela, Vicki Duncan, Janan Fletcher, Ann Ricketts and Renee’ Schweitzer.

After opening with the flag salute, Duncan read the “Obituary of Jesus” as a devotional.

Rivers presented the lesson on “Using Safe Weed Control Products in Your Garden.” 

Graveside services for Bertha Jean Sanders will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 29 at the El Reno Cemetery with Grant Finley officiating.