March 2026

Body Brian Rukes is looking for old yearbooks from various El Reno schools and other items that pertain to history here.

Body On July 14, 1929, Marie Elizabeth Dittmer was welcomed into the world, the seventh of eight children born to Herman and Murl (Roberts) Dittmer.

Body When financial services website WalletHub announced its annual list of states education systems, Oklahoma’s ranking became instantly quotable by politicians on all sides.  

Body OKLAHOMA CITY — Everywhere House Speaker Kyle Hilbert goes, the topic of childhood literacy follows.Hilbert, R-Bristow, said improving Oklahoma’s elementary reading scores is “top of the agenda for me,” and he’s been telling everyone who will listen.

Body LAWSUITSBank of Oklahoma vs. Shane Freeland for $1,027.71 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Capital One N.A. vs. Amanda Duncan for $3,905.86 to pay a debt plus interest and costs.Capital One N.A. vs. Madison Brincefield for $2,519.

Body The numbers and placing game worked against El Reno High School’s efforts to win a state title during the 2026 Oklahoma Powerlifting Coaches Association’s Large School State Championships.

Body For the first time in five seasons, Redlands Community College advanced both teams to the semifinals of the NJCAA Region 2 Basketball Championships.However, both teams were eliminated from the tourney a game short of title shots and tickets to the NJCAA National Championships.

Body Battling a tough Bailey Ranch layout in Owasso, Redlands Community College women’s golf team finished as runner-up in the 2026 Hillcats Classic.Rogers State, the host, won the 36-hole event with a 612 tally, followed by Redlands with a 649 after rounds of 322 and 327.

Body Services for Otis Marshall Baker will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 at Hinton Turner Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Leo Bradley, Gary Miller and Sharon Miller officiating. Services were under the direction of Turner Funeral Home, Hinton.