October 2025

Steagall calling for balanced budget

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...
Jay Steagall_story

Deadline to file for absentee ballots request set for Nov. 3

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...

Gary Monks

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.

Public Records - 10/22/25

LAWSUITSBank 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...

Coleen Logan

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.
Coleen Logan_obituary

Big plays fuel ER rally

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...
Kobe Little clutches the pass that turned into his game-winning 59-yard touchdown against Lawton

Playoffs still real, Big Blue needs you

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.
Tristan Elledge (54), Toby Sheridan (75) and Kaleb Dennis tackle a Lawton ball carrier