September 2025

Body A Native American nation in Oklahoma is incensed that a lawmaker is requesting millions of dollars to fund renovations at the Oklahoma and Central Plains Agricultural Research Center, or OCPARC, more commonly known as Fort Reno.

Body About three dozen people turned out last week for a preview of the Oct. 14 El Reno Public Schools bond election. It was the first of two question and answer sessions planned prior to the election.

Body The City of El Reno is wrapping up demolition work at the corner of Sunset and Choctaw, preparing the site for the next phase of its Route 66 revitalization.

Body Randy Marco, author of “Kicks: Your Travel Guide to Route 66,” finally got a chance to see inside El Reno’s official visitors center and he gives the Filling Station a stamp of approval.“I think they did a great job.

Body El Reno will host Carl Albert this week on Thursday night after the game was changed due to a conflict with referees.Game time remains 7 p.m. 

Body El Reno police said the investigation into an incident at Lake El Reno that claimed the life of a 30-year-old man is continuing. Police did not release any new information about the Sept. 12 collision that resulted in the death of Landon Lerch.

Body The U.S. Cavalry Association held its annual competition at Fort Reno over the weekend.This year’s event included a polo match.

Body Get ready for laughs, mystery and a dash of suspense as Centre Theatre for the Arts kicks off its 2025-26 season with “Wrong Window,” a fast-paced comedy directed by Doug Richardson.Performances will take place at the Centre Theatre in downtown El Reno on Oct. 3, 10 and 11 at 7 p.

Body Jack D. Marquis Jr., 65, born in Caldwell, Kansas, passed away Sept. 22, 2025, in his hometown of El Reno.

Body Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 for El Reno Public Schools, Hinton Public Schools and City of Oklahoma City Special Elections.