February 2026

Body Graveside services for Lizette Inez Barger were held Monday, Feb. 23 at the El Reno Cemetery with Rev. Dustin Rodgers officiating. Services were under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home. Lizette died Feb. 18, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Oklahoma City.

Body The first-ever game utilizing a shot clock in the 71-year history of Jenks Simmons Field House came with two 35-second violations and some on-the- job training for the home team.“We didn’t even practice using the shot clock for this game.

Body After battling through three ties and nine lead changes in the second half, El Reno High School’s boys basketball team was outscored 13-3 in the final four minutes of a 71-63 loss to the Oklahoma City Knights.

Body For the first time since 2019, the lights at El Reno’s Jenks Simmons Field House will be dark on game days for the upcoming Class 5A playoffs as neither El Reno High School basketball teams will host a regional.

Body El Reno High School’s boys wrestling team took part in the Class 5A West Regional Championships last week in Noble.El Reno advanced three wrestlers to state.See our next edition for a regional wrap-up.

Body LAWSUITVelocity Investments LLC vs. Tyler Russell for $4,478.99 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Velocity Investments LLC vs. Lauren Corbitt for $8,482.63 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Tinker Federal Credit Union vs.

Body With three games left in the regular season, Redlands Community College women’s basketball team made the jump into third place in the NJCAA Region 2 standings with a 70-56 win over Western Oklahoma.The Cougars are on an eight-game win streak to improve to 23-4 on the season.

Body Camren Hunt scored a team-leading 18 points as Redlands Community College men’s basketball team remains in a tie for seventh place in the NJCAA Region 2 standings with a 75-67 win over Western Oklahoma.

Body Nearly 200 4-H and FFA members from across Canadian County will participate in the 54th Annual Canadian County Spring Livestock Show at the Canadian County Expo Center, 3001 Jensen Road East.The Feb.

Body The El Reno Carnegie Library is sponsoring a Black History Brunch on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. at the Northwest Community Center.This event invites the community to come together in honoring and exploring the profound history and contributions of Black Oklahomans.