June 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a decisive late-night session on May 29, the Oklahoma Legislature successfully overrode Gov. Kevin Stitt’s veto of House Bill 2584, a measure aimed at enhancing health-care delivery across the state.

Julian Paul Glazier, 26, of Canadian County has been sentenced to serve 120 months in federal prison for illegal possession of firearms after previous felony convictions, said U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

Canadian County commissioners this week approved an agreement to relocate the phone system for county offices during construction of the new county courthouse.Some county administrative offices will be housed temporarily inside the former Department of Human Services building at 314 W. Rogers and...

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma House rose for a standing ovation last week after overturning the governor’s veto of a bill expanding access to mammograms for early breast cancer detection.

This year Okarche High School will have a delegate for Girls and Boys State.Hunter Buck, son of Stephen and Nikki Buck, will attend Oklahoma American Legion Boys State on the campus of Rogers State University.Maddie Vogt, daughter of Michael and Terri Vogt, will attend ALA Oklahoma Girls State at...

The Redlands Community College Alpha Beta Upsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for two-year colleges, garnered numerous regional and international awards.Dr. Jena Marr, Redlands president, also received the PTK Paragon President Award, an honor for new college...

Former El Reno resident Muriel “Malley” Pawnee died June 3, 2025, at her home in Oklahoma City.

Funeral services for Jorene Combs will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 at Huber-Benson Funeral Home, with burial following at the Concho Cemetery.Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, June 9 at Huber-Benson.Jorene died June 3, 2025, at her home in Oklahoma City. 

MUNICIPAL COURTLarry Isaac Harwood, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $245.Damon R. Walker Jr., Hammon, no insurance verification and driving under suspension, $690.Jesse Ryan Seeley, El Reno, failure to wear seat restraint, $20.Stormy Porter, El Reno, trespassing on private property, $245.Jose...

Graveside services for Daisy Virginia Anthony will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 6 at the Gracemont Cemetery.Daisy passed away June 1, 2025, at her home.