May 2026

CFL to host 13th Gift of Love Gala

The Center of Family Love in Okarche and the Oklahoma Knights of Columbus will host the 13th Annual Gift of Love Gala on Saturday, June 6 at 6 p.m. at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.This annual event will bring together community leaders, generous supporters,...
The CFL Bell Choir will perform at the June 6 event

Letter to the Editor: Evaluation and overhaul needed at schools

To the Editor:I am writing as a concerned parent and community member regarding the direction of our school system and the standards being set for both our students and staff.My purpose is not simply to criticize, but to ask difficult questions that many parents may also be asking and to advocate...

Hillcrest pre-kindergarten honorees

Hillcrest pre-kindergarten Patience Award winners are Sloan Douglas, Maverick Parker, Case Freeman, Laken Armstrong, Talyn Tofpi and Eleanor Woods.Also named, Bennett Moores, Annie June Western, Kaysen Neeley, Roarke Watson, Brayleigh Turner, Marina Haydon, Ryder Candyfire, Berkley Felz, Garren...
Hillcrest Pre-K Patience Award_April 2026

P.E.O. Chapter AE names Castanon as West Lyons scholarship winner

Anna Rinehart hosted Chapter AE of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) International for their May meeting, with Christy Eichholz serving as co-hostess.Other members attending were Lindsey Vise, Cynthia Jensen, Ann Zavy, Janan Fletcher, Karen Pappas and Janice Jensen.Zavy gave the...

Senior Follies releases show dates

The 2026 Oklahoma Senior Follies announces two upcoming performances set for 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6 and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 7 at UCO Mitchell Hall, 100 University Drive in Edmond.The event will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.El Reno resident Linda Slane will be among the talented cast of...

Public Records - 5/23/26

LAWSUITSCavalry SPV I LLC vs. Nicholas Spross IV and Nicholas J. Spross for $1,785.62 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Dalton Lunski for $2,593.43 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Capital One N.A. vs. Buster Garcia for...

Riding bulls

The 2026 Mustache Bash is billed as one of the most lucrative single-day bull riding events in the state.There were 15 riders in the second go-round but only four rode bulls to a score.
Andrew Jennings reaches up to grab a helping hand