February 2026

Calumet, OHS take next step, Tigers fall

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CALUMET – With two of its main scoring threats on the bench with five fouls, sixth-ranked Calumet took the next-player-up approach to protect a double-digit fourth-period lead in a playoff game with Timberlake.

Brenlee Voss, Kyah Baker and Randi Upchego made two free throws each in the final two minutes as Calumet defeated Timberlake 64-45 in the semifinals of the Class B1, Area I, Region C Winners Bracket.

Randi Upchego shoots a layup

In Loving Memory of Donna Jean Rosenbaum

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July 19, 1960 – February 8, 2026

Donna Jean Rosenbaum, a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin, friend, and colleague, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at her home in El Reno. She was born in Hawthorne, California, on July 19, 1960.

Donna Jean Rosenbaum_obituary

HLC Problem Solving awards

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Pictured are the Hillcrest kindergarten Problem Solving award winners: Neveah Colbert, Mila Bausista, Mia Perez Moreno, Emersyn Graham, Dax Swindle, Laney Culiver, Rhalayah Curry, Anthony Stoneroad and Erin Ramsey Kennedy.

Also, Z’Rye Strider, Vinny Cristelli, Oakley DuPris, Rowan McDonald, Colton Jones, Anasia Norton, Lincoln Probert, Melanie Moreno Lopez, Ricardo Zamarripa, Alice Anderson, Weston Kuehl, Nova Melendez, Aiden Jones, Scotlyn Shippy and Audrey Feistel.

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Hillcrest pre-kindergarten award winners

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Pictured are the Hillcrest pre-kindergarten Problem Solving award winners: Laney Arnold, Lenna Clark, AJ Stewart, Kolson Sindone, Maverik Mason, Gabriel Barton, Sloan Douglas, Jensen Jones, Marina Hayden, Kaysen Neeley, John Laundry, Danny Ortiz, Elias Hurst and Bayleigh Caldwell.

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Redlands downs top Region 2 teams in late-season title push

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Redlands Community College, the hottest team in NJCAA Region 2 women’s basketball, continued its climb toward the top of the standings after defeating the league’s top two teams.

The Cougars handed Murray State (63-59) its first NJCAA Region 2 loss and then went on the road to defeat Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (64-56) - ranked No.24 in the latest NJCAA Division 1 national poll.

Redlands has won seven games in a row to move to 22-4 on the year.

Haven Joseph attempts a blocked shot

Maple honorees

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Maple January Citizenship honorees are Dylan Dewberry, pre-kindergarten, Rylan Park, kindergarten, JJ Racca, first grade, and Mia Trujillo, second grade.

Also, Bentley Sneed, fourth grade, Douglas Bland, sixth grade, Easton Hughey, third grade; Case Elliott, fifth grade, Christopher Barker, seventh grade, and Presley Swigart, eighth grade.

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Riverside Citizenship

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Riverside January Citizens of the Month are David Whitlow, Piper Sneed, Avry Royse, Emma Royse, Dashawn Runnels, Hunter Elkins, Kyden Christianson and Andy Sharp.

Also included are Luke Hudelson, Lily Smith, Paisley Powell, Gavin Webb, Thea Sneed, Kaelyn Lloyd, Hawke Wooten, Vanelly Saldana, Leighton Lewis, Hector Garcia and Azayla Mitchell.

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Cougars take step back with losses to Murray State, NEO

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Redlands Community College men’s basketball team took a step back in late-season momentum following a home loss to Murray State and a road setback to Northeastern Oklahoma A&M.

The loss to the Aggies (79-74) and the Golden Norsemen (79-68) in Miami left the team with a 10-16 overall record.

The Cougars are 4-8 in the NJCAA Region 2 standings and remain tied for eighth.

Redlands scoring for the games was led by Damond Matthews with 30 points, nine rebounds and four steals.

Lamplighters OHCE holds meeting at Mount Zion

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Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mount Zion Global Methodist Church with Carol Stine calling the meeting to order.

Donna Wehmuller read a devotional titled “Restoration.”

Maxine Little read minutes from the last meeting, with Patricia Morrison giving the treasury report.

A thank-you card was read from ICAN stating appreciation for the club’s support.

Wehmuller presented the leader lesson on “Scam Alerts.”

Kemah Charcoal

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Wake for Kemah Charcoal will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, with funeral services at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, both at the Concho Emergency Response Center.

Burial will be in the Concho Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home. 

Kemah died Feb. 15, 2026, at his home in Oklahoma City.