November 2025

Body Steve Jensen was re-elected El Reno mayor besting challenger Phillip Church 948-647.In the Ward 2 council race Heather Brothers led the field getting 227 votes. Gary Baker finished with 171. Incumbent Pete Stapperfend finished with 86 votes while Herschel Gorham had 39.

Body Property owner Ed Graham said the city kept adding to the list of improvements that needed to be made to his building at 112 S. Choctaw, but members of the El Reno City Council didn’t see it that way.

Body When Marion Conner was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943, the El Reno native could not have foreseen his service time during World War II setting off a branch of the family tree that would be intertwined with the military for the next 80 years.

Body A new Canadian County shop will cost around $3 million after some pencil sharpening lowered the price 19 percent.This 10,000-square-foot maintenance facility will be constructed at the District 3 yard, 1205 N. Calumet Road.The current District 3 shop was built in 1956.

Body The Power of 100 Canadian County presented a check for more than $17,900 to the Intervention and Crisis Advocacy Network last week in recognition of the organization’s efforts to help victims of domestic abuse.

Body Services for William Feddersen will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at First Baptist Church, El Reno.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY – As the Mother Road marks its 99th anniversary this year, Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell and the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission unveiled plans and programming for the upcoming Route 66 Centennial in 2026.

Body Monty Golladay, a beloved son, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at the age of 71. Monty (aka “G-man”) leaves behind a legacy of love, wisdom and an enduring passion for the great outdoors.Monty was born in Edmond, Oklahoma on June 16, 1954.

Body Thanksgiving is much more than a big meal with family and friends. It’s a time to reflect on, and be thankful for, all of the good things you have.