October 2025

CareerTech to seek millions for more job training

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma CareerTech plans to ask state lawmakers for an additional $68 million in its budget to expand workforce training, technology centers and career exploration programs.The CareerTech board last week unanimously approved a more than $244 million request for the 2027 budget...

OSSM launches on-campus Center for Advanced Aerospace

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) has launched the Center for Advanced Aerospace Engineering, a dedicated space on campus where students will collaborate with engineers from OSU’s Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE).As part of the OSSM...

Public Records - 10/8/25

MUNICIPAL COURTRaymond Littlecreek, El Reno, possession of marijuana and failure to appear warrant, $795.Daniel Alejandro Camacho, Bethany, improper turn and driving without license issued, $397.Maria Eva Pepe, El Reno, driving without license issued, $252.Daithan Scott Kitchko, Binger, speeding,...

Damrosch Music Club to present monthly program

The Damrosch Music Club will present its monthly music program composed of choral and ensemble pieces on Wednesday, Oct. 8 beginning at 10 a.m. at Ellison Avenue United Methodist Church, 600 S. Ellison Avenue.A small reception will follow the program.

El Reno struggles to move the ball against Carl Albert

Only one other District 5A-2 member shares the same burden as El Reno High School’s football team, having to play the top three squads in the standings over consecutive weeks.El Reno continued that daunting task last week with a 49-7 loss to Carl Albert, ranked No.1 in Class 5A according to the...
Brad Palmer (1), Rustyn Cook (9) and Avery Mouse (17) combine to bottle up a Carl Albert runner

ER spikers keep pace in SC race

El Reno High School’s volleyball team remains in the hunt to force a tie for the 2025 Suburban Conference Championship following a 3-0 road win over Del City.The 25-14/25-12/25-12 win over the Eagles moved the Class 5A’s 13th-ranked Indians to 18-7 on the season and 4-1 in the Suburban Conference...
Brantlie Charmasson had nine kills and a block in the road win over Del City

Twelve hits not enough for El Reno

Despite logging a dozen base hits, El Reno High School’s fast-pitch softball team dropped its second straight home game to a Class 6A program with a 13-8 setback to Mustang’s junior varsity.El Reno slipped to 13-15 on the year with the loss, which capped its home slate.The Indians belted out the 12...
Zoey Pawnee connects with a pitch

Reta Mata

Funeral services for Reta Louise Mata will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Concho Emergency Response Center, followed by burial in the Concho Cemetery.
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