October 2025

Body Ten Redlands Community College runners will be headed north to Iowa for the 2025 NJCAA Division II National Cross Country Championships to be held Nov. 8 in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Body El Reno Mayor Steve Jensen released the following statement about the death of Sgt. Thomas Duran. Duran was critically injured in a hit-and-run incident that occurred early on Oct. 17. A 25-year-old El Reno man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Body “Today, we honor hope. Hope for safety. Hope for healing. And hope for justice.

Body It’s finally cooling off just in time for Halloween. I love Halloween. I still decorate and dress up like a witch to hand out candy even though my boys are grown. Something about scaring little kids is fun. That sounded bad, didn’t it? I don’t scare them that bad, I promise!

Body The El Reno Arts Council said its annual Haunted Trolley event “thrilled audiences with spooky fun, local history and incredible community collaboration.”Sue Bear, president of the council, said the colorful event was made possible “with the help of 49 dedicated volunteers.

Body Leonn Taylor waves to the camera while trying to hold his umbrella in the stands at Memorial Stadium last week waiting for El Reno High School’s football team to resume its game with John Marshall. Helping hold the umbrella is Kellie Evey.

Body The City of El Reno is bringing back its curbside bulk waste collection to help residents clear out large items conveniently from their homes.Collections will run from November through December 2025, with one scheduled pass per street.

Body STILLWATER – Thirty Oklahoma high school teams showcased their drone-powered search and rescue skills at the inaugural Fly Forward: Search and Rescue State Championship, Oct. 21 at Lake Carl Blackwell in Stillwater.

Body The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority announced that the Oklahoma Work Zone Safe Course, required for all new teen drivers before receiving an Oklahoma driver’s license, will now include a section on impaired driving.

Body Patricia Ann (LaFoe) Williams went to be with Jesus on Oct. 21, 2025, at Spanish Cove in Yukon. She was born Aug. 24, 1944, in El Reno to Raymond and Mary Ann (Skoch) LaFoe. Pat graduated from Sacred Heart High School and was a member of Sacred Heart Church.