March 2026

Reliever Mason Williams got the final out with the tying run at third base as Union City High School’s baseball team defeated Pioneer-Pleasant Vale 8-7 in a battle of top 10 teams.

The win moved Union City to 4-0 on the year and ahead of the Mustangs in the latest Class A2 poll to fifth place, while PPV slips from fourth to sixth.

Williams was credited with the save, while Blake Bailey got the win in relief of starter Aiden Williams. The trio had a combined seven-inning line of nine hits, eight walks, seven runs and six strikeouts.

Riding a 59-3 scoring edge, Union City High School’s slow-pitch softball team remains undefeated on the season with four wins en route to the title of its own spring break festival.

The Tigers are 6-0 after beating Community Christian (22-0), Burns Flat-Dill City (14-1), Bray-Doyle (12-0) and Hinton (11-2).

Union City went 78-of-110 (.709) from the plate for the four games including 21 extra base hits.

Kamryn Cook led the way with four home runs and three doubles.

Funeral services for John “David” George Jr. of Oklahoma City will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28 at Moore Funeral and Cremation.

David passed away March 8, 2026. He was born June 30, 1965, in Oklahoma City. He was raised in El Reno and graduated from El Reno High School. He later enjoyed a career in sales working at his mother’s antique mall off Route 66 in El Reno.

David is survived by his children, Jake, Ashley and Spencer; brothers, Doug and Deryk Ruth and Mark George; his dad, Ray Ruth; and eight grandchildren.

Florence L. Barber 81, of El Reno, passed away Jan. 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. 

Florence was born Aug. 30, 1944, in El Reno, the daughter of Ruth Mildred Derrett and Laurice Reagans, both deceased. 

Sisters: Patricia Glass (deceased) and husband, Terry Nash, Johnetta (Grover) West, Ruby James (deceased), and Sandra Reagans White.

Brothers: Milton (Emma) Charles Reagans (deceased), Rodney (Geneva) James (deceased), Michael (Lori) James and Terry James (deceased). 

LAWSUITS

Communication Federal Credit Union vs. Shelby West for $2,053.87 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Safe Haven Security Services LLC vs. Amanda Holmes for $1,549.97 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Safe Haven Security Services LLC vs. Samantha Shelton for $1,482.67 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Safe Haven Security Services LLC vs. Tiara Smith for $1,771.70 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

The City of El Reno is expected to soon own property adjacent to The Filling Station at 120 S. Choctaw. The move comes after the city council agreed to a settlement with Ed Graham, who filed suit against the city after his property was condemned.

City Attorney Jana Knott said “in exchange for dismissal with prejudice of the litigation related to 112 S. Choctaw (Pour Choices) and no appeal by Mr. Graham, the city will be purchasing 112, 114 and 116 S. Choctaw for $312,500.00 and releasing a lien on Mr. Graham's property at 1121 S. Hadden.”

Wesley Women Bible Study Group will convert decades of accumulated fundraiser capital into a scholarship for El Reno Public Schools teachers.

The Wesley Methodist Women plan to award one $750 scholarship each semester for one teacher, administrator or classroom aide pursuing further education or certification.

The scholarship is named Next Chapter, recognizing “that continued education helps level-up educators and makes them better equipped to serve El Reno students.” 

Two Canadian County veterans will soon be honored for their military service with a trip to Washington, D.C. as part of the Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight Program.

Glenn Randolph of El Reno and Doyle Newsom of Calumet have been selected to participate in the upcoming Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight mission on April 14, traveling to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to those who served in our nation’s armed forces.

The Oklahoma wind did a number on this OG&E power pole in Legion Park Sunday.

City Manager Matt Sandidge said crews from the electric utility were working to correct the damage Monday morning.

Steady winds gusting to 60 mph blew through the state all day Sunday, easing a bit by Monday when gusts were said to be in the 30s.