June 2026

Public Records - 7/1/26

LAWSUITSJefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Thomas Hunt Jr. for $3,171.40 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Chris Glasscock for $4,012.97 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Brandon Whiteley for...

El Reno grads display versatility at All-State

Just like they had all season long, El Reno High School graduates Lily Hayes and Grisell Guzman showed their versatility and skill sets in the 2026 Oklahoma Soccer Coaches Association’s Class 5A All-State Game.“There was a little bit of uncertainty coming into the season as to how we would do, but...
Anthony Klipp with Lily Hayes (14) and Grisell Guzman (11)

Paula Jo Monday

Paula Jo Monday, 90, of Minco, passed from this life on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Chickasha. Paula (Polly) was born Feb. 22, 1936, in Los Angeles, Calif., to James and Clara (Shepperd) Reed. Paula lived there until she was 6 years old.
Paula Jo Monday_obituary

Cleanup begins in storm’s aftermath

Standing in the middle of what was her husband, Jim’s workshop, Barbara Eisenhour clutched an antique picture frame while slowly pushing the damaged pieces of the canvas back into place.“Oh no,” said Eisenhower in a sad, broken voice.Just a small reminder of the family keepsakes lost or damaged by...
A storm repairman inspects a damaged home

NWS confirms three tornadoes, Derecho caused El Reno damage

El Reno was hit by multiple tornadoes and a rare weather phenomenon during the morning hours of June 22 leading to damage totals which could reach into the millions.Forrest Mitchell with the National Weather Service in Norman said three tornadoes were confirmed during the storm which tracked over...
This tree on Reno Avenue was pulled out of the ground and snapped at the base

64-year-old woman dies in house fire

A 64-year-old woman was killed when fire broke out in her home last Monday. Assistant Police Chief Kirk Dickerson said Christine Victoria Yoder died in the blaze that happened shortly after 11 a.m. June 22.
Brandon Faulk (left) and Thomas Vogt get instructions from an Oklahoma Medical Examiners Office employee

DeAnn Proctor-Riley

1955-2026, AGE 71.Mary DeAnn Proctor-Riley, a life-long El Reno resident, passed away June 22, 2026 at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City.
DeAnn Proctor-Riley_obituary

Drive in for books

Young readers will have another opportunity to add to their home libraries when the Wesley in ACTSion Bookmobile returns to The Filling Station on Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to noon.The free event invites children of all ages to visit the bookmobile and select a free book of their choice while...