October 2025

Body My mom, Pat Dyer, turns 94 on Sunday. Happy Birthday, Momma! I love you and I know I’m your favorite! Last week was College App Week and Kara Watts and Elizabeth Kinsey, counselors at El Reno High School, asked me to speak to high school students about my college experience.

Body El Reno High School’s softball program held its Breast Cancer Awareness Night last week.

Body The shutdown of the federal government in Washington, D.C. caused El Reno’s historic Fort Reno to begin its temporary shutdown.The gates were open Monday morning but the visitors center was closed and its website says, “Closed temporarily due to government shutdown.

Body If you’re reading this, thank your local newspaper. It exists because your local community supports and values the importance of community news. We live in a world of rapid-fire information.

Body Following are the sales tax disbursements for the five largest cities within Canadian County in September 2025, along with the percentage increase/decrease from the same month one year ago.El Reno: $1,143,765 (up 11.

Body Redlands Community College has announced its President’s Student Leadership Academy (PSLA) class for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Body Canadian County commissioners moved forward at their weekly meeting Sept. 22 with planned road projects in their respective districts.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY - On Oct. 10 at 9 a.m.

Body MUNICIPAL COURTStefanie Marie Kleinle, Wichita Falls, Texas, speeding, $165.Rebecca Vanita Stewart, Oklahoma City, speeding, $165.Ashley Nichole O’Kelley, Mustang, speeding, $165.Francisco Castillo Solis, El Reno, driving without license issued, $252.

Body Graveside services for Dorothy Jane Justus of Minco were held Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Minco, under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home. Dorothy passed away Sept. 26, 2025, in Yukon.