April 2026

Body El Reno residents John Philip Sales Jr. and Joy Cathryn Sales passed away at the Tuttle Care Center, John on April 21, 2026, and Cathie on April 23, 2026.Married April 17, 1971, they were members of the Southgate Pentecostal Church in Moore. 

Body How high is too high for the state’s minimum wage?State Question 832 is more than just a raise to $15 per hour. It goes up every year and never stops. Very quickly the rate becomes unsustainable, and employers will lay off workers or close completely. 

Body When Jackie and Karis Long’s rental house was damaged from a severe water leak caused by the HVAC condensation line, they expected their landlord, the national real estate investment company American Homes 4 Rent, to repair the damage in a timely manner.

Body Oklahoma Treasurer Todd Russ hired the same lobbying firm as the parent company of a financial firm he later recommended for a state contract, raising more questions about whether the treasurer’s compressed selection process was fair and transparent.  

Body Last year, I was one of the few people who ventured to a theater to see Academy Award-winning director Barry Levinson’s mid-century mafia movie, The Alto Knights.

Body LAWSUITSJefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Daniel Perhane for $1,802.13 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.LVNV Funding LLC vs. Penny Collier for $2,560.10 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY – Tied at halftime against Western Heights, El Reno High School girls soccer coach Anthony Klipp uttered a simple but clear message to his players.

Body El Reno High School’s boys soccer team could finish in a tie for the fourth spot in the District 5A-2 standings, but the squad will not be going to the playoffs.The Indians dropped a 2-1 match to Western Heights before closing the regular season with a 3-0 shutout of Guthrie.

Body El Reno High School’s tennis team had one of its strongest showings of the season last week at the 2026 Elgin Owl Classic.

Body El Reno High School catcher Austin Steffler said it best when describing senior right-hander Jonathan Shelley’s first varsity start of the season.“Jonathan’s fast ball is moving,” said Steffler.