September 2025

Union City, Calumet earn wins, Okarche battles three-game slide

Rebounding from a loss to Okarche, Union City High School’s fast-pitch softball team took two out of three games against Class A ranked opponents to protect its state ranking.The Tigers, ranked 15th in Class A, moved to 17-8 on the season with a 6-3 win over Hydro-Eakly (9th) and a 2-1 victory over...
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Chieftains yield No.1, Tigers hold spot

Despite beating two ranked Class 2A squads, Calumet High School’s baseball team was knocked out of the top spot in the latest Class B poll for the first time this season by defending champ Fort Cobb-Broxton.Calumet defeated No.9 Oklahoma Christian Academy (7-6) and No.11 Amber Pocasset (3-2) in the...

Cougars drop second Region 2 match

Redlands Community College women’s soccer team slipped to 1-2 in the NJCAA Region 2 standings after a 2-0 road shutout loss to Northern Oklahoma College of Enid.The Cougars are now 0-2 on their current five-match road slate and 1-2 in the region standings for a sixth-place tie.Redlands was held to...

Anna Harrell

Anna Harrell passed away peacefully on Sept. 14, 2025, at the age of 88. She was born Feb. 8, 1937, to Lee Thomas and Cora (Bell) Snider in Leedey, Oklahoma.Anna lived on a farm until 1947. She had many fond memories of Webb and Dewey County, Oklahoma.
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Minco benefit this Saturday

The phone number for the benefit dinner supporting the Minco High School softball team was incorrect in the last issue of the Tribune. The correct number to text to order a sloppy Joe dinner is 405-641-4284. Those who call are asked to leave a voice mail.

Homecoming parade was over the rainbow

El Reno High School held its annual football homecoming parade through the downtown streets last week.This year’s theme was the Wizard of Oz and featured colorful, smoke-filling and clever class floats, king and queen candidates, the Heritage Express Trolley and entries from the City of El Reno’s...
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Police: Man critical after lake collision

An El Reno man is listed in critical condition at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City after the scooter he was driving collided with a vehicle driven by a 15-year-old girl, police said.Police Chief Ken Brown said the accident happened Friday at 11:22 p.m. near Lake El Reno.

Salvation Army seeks support from community

Canadian County Salvation Army is asking for the public to help support its mission, especially with gently used clothing and hygiene items. Wanda Minyard is the Service Center director for the county Salvation Army that offices at 1012 S. Rock Island.
Wanda Minyard, with Debra Gibbons, left