May 2026

Body El Reno High School held its graduation Saturday with 240 seniors taking part in the ceremony.

Body Too many people are allowing their pets to give birth to litters of puppies or kittens and then surrendering the newborn critters to the El Reno Animal Shelter. Last week, the city council took steps intended to fix the problem.

Body Mayor Steve Jensen said the El Reno City Council will gather at noon on Wednesday in a special meeting to discuss the resignation of City Manager Matt Sandidge. Sandidge made the news public last Thursday.

Body The Canadian County Museum received a “remarkable” signature quilt dating back to the 1920s, offering a unique glimpse into the social and community life of early El Reno.

Body I do not generally engage on Facebook because I do not see it as the most effective means of communicating on complicated issues.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 2153 into law, opening the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association’s (OSSAA) decisions to the public eye and ending penalizing student athletes for transferring schools.

Body Betty Jean (Cowan) Klingman passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 14, 2026. She was born Sept. 26, 1933, in Sterling to Harley and Burtey Cowan.Betty was a sweet and gentle woman who found joy in life’s simple pleasures.

Body LAWSUITSMidland Credit Management Inc. vs. Jacquelynn Reasoner for $7,388.75 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Ryan Molloy for $1,657.57 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Midland Credit Management Inc. vs.

Body After 10 years in the third-base box as El Reno High School’s head baseball coach, and even more years coaching area youth, it’s hard to pull the wool over the eyes of Keith Hill.

Body A chase for a spot in the top 10 at the 2026 NJCAA Division 1 Women’s National Golf Championships came down to Redlands Community College and three other teams.Playing on the Oakwood Country Club Course in Coal Valley, Ill.