October 2025

A state legislator from Yukon is trying to clamp down on federal overspending by filing a resolution aimed at requiring Congress to balance the budget annually.

Constitutional conservative Rep. Jay Steagall (R-Yukon) said his resolution is a conversation-starter.

Amid an extended federal government shutdown, the House District 43 representative shared his reasoning during October’s Yukon Chamber Legislative Breakfast.

“We need to do something about the ability of the government to just shut down,” Steagall said. 

For what it’s worth, I agree with the El Reno Main Street board of directors. It’s time to take a “step back” and look at what’s best for downtown El Reno. 

At last week’s city council meeting, Casey Trejo, president of the Main Street board, said the directors would be meeting this week to decide what kind of action to take moving forward.

The Canadian County Sheriff’s Office is reminding families to remain vigilant about online safety for their children following an undercover investigation that resulted in the arrest of a Woodward County sheriff’s employee. 

Capt. Adam Flowers of the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office said Francis Vandermey was arrested in Woodward following the undercover investigation that began in July.

Information about the case has been turned over to the Canadian County district attorney for consideration of charges. 

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching.

Applications must be received by the Canadian County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3.

County election board secretary Allen Arnold said absentee voting is available to all voters and applications can be submitted several ways. 

“In Oklahoma, no excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot and it’s easy to apply.

“Voters can submit their application online, in-person, by fax, mail or even email,” said Arnold.

Funeral services for Gary Kendle Monks will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at the John M. Ireland Chapel in Moore, with burial at Fort Gibson National Cemetery.

Gary passed away Oct. 19, 2025. He was born Oct. 29, 1950.

LAWSUITS

Bank of America N.A. vs. Michael Glascox for $2,686.00 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Ally Bank vs. Rebecca Harris for $4,367.55 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Communication Federal Credit Union vs. Bruce Norton and Meredith Norton for $5,275.89 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Communication Federal Credit Union vs. Tyler Watkins and Ronnie Watkins for $8,159.52 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Coleen Ann (Patterson) Logan died Aug. 30, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Edmond. She was born March 17, 1949, in El Reno. 

A graduate of El Reno High School, Coleen loved spending time with her family, especially her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Coleen Patterson; son, George Edward Friday; and brother, Jackie Patterson.

Two long scoring plays in the second half and a fourth-down stop by the defense secured El Reno High School’s football team’s 30-22 win over Lawton and snapped a five-game losing streak.

El Reno, in just its second meeting with the Wolverines since 1961, moved to 2-5 on the season with the eight-point victory and climbed back into the playoff hunt at 1-3.

The Indians are now tied with Noble for fifth place in District 5A-2.

Both El Reno and Noble trail Lawton (2-2) by a game and a half for the fourth and final 5A-2 playoff spot, but each have defeated the Wolverines.

While three games remain in the regular season, the path to the postseason has never been more clear for El Reno High School’s football team.

In fact, the answer to a recent question I fielded, “Can El Reno still make the playoffs?” can be answered in just one word – win.

Your El Reno Tribune, Saturday, Oct. 18 issue has been found. 

We apologize for the disruption. 

The issue was found Monday morning, according to Tribune co-publisher Sean Dyer.

It was in the process of being delivered to the El Reno Post Office by Dyer and should be in your mailbox on Tuesday, Oct. 21, most likely along with your Oct. 22 issue. 

Sorry for the confusion.