November 2025

Body El Reno High School student Jaylin Leyva pushes an American flag into the lawn outside the EHS main building in preparation for this year’s Veterans Day assembly.Each flag carried a tag with the name of a veteran being honored.

Body El Reno has attracted more commercial investment, said Jerry Hocker of Hocker and Associates of Oklahoma City. Hocker said two of three parcels owned by Redlands Community College along South Country Club have been sold. As reported earlier, Waffle House purchased .

Body The City of El Reno has been recognized by the American Planning Association – Oklahoma Chapter (APA-OK) with the statewide honor of “Great Public Space” for the Filling Station Visitor Center in downtown El Reno.

Body The Oklahoma City Obedience Club recently hosted an American Kennel Club Scent Work Trials event in El Reno at Wesley United Methodist Church.

Body Two El Reno attorneys were recently elected to serve on the Oklahoma Bar Association’s governing board.Jana L. Knott was elected to serve as the 2026 president-elect, and Kristy E.

Body In October, the Children’s Justice Center celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Fort Reno Adolescent Center and behavioral health programs.The Fort Reno Adolescent Center is a 12-bed residential treatment program serving youth ages 13 to 17 who are struggling with substance use.

Body After marking its eighth consecutive semester of enrollment growth this fall, Redlands Community College is opening enrollment for spring and summer classes.

Body Arlene Caryl Imboden Grimsley was born Oct. 5, 1936, to Clarence and Mildred (Sawallisch) Imboden at their home on Route 66 in El Reno, Oklahoma.On Nov. 11, 2025, Arlene was reunited with her parents and sisters when she passed away peacefully in Yukon, Oklahoma.

Body El Reno High School October Students of the Month are Jayleen Reyes, Isaac Miller, Melany Mendoza, Gavin Basler, Mary Gonzalez, Garrett Wells, Katie Castanon and Hezakiya Satepauhoodle.

Body Riverside recently celebrated basketball homecoming with victories against the Friend Falcons.