July 2026

Body Funeral services for Anne Sidonia Blackowl were held Thursday, July 30 at Southern Heights Baptist Church with Pastor Ken Zang officiating. Burial was in the Concho Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY — The preservation of historic and cultural places in Oklahoma and across the nation is at risk after a vote by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP).

Body Chapter AE of P.E.O. International initiated two new members at its recent meeting, co-hosted by Janan Fletcher.

Body Graveside services for Glenda Joe Phillips Choat were held Wednesday, July 29 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Minco. Services were under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.Glenda died July 23, 2026, at her home in Minco. She was born Feb.

Body LAWSUITSMidland Credit Management Inc. vs. Rose Fort for $1,430.60 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Rhiannon Barton for $1,267.74 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Midland Credit Management Inc. vs.

Body There’s an old saying that time heals all wounds.That seems to be the case for El Reno High School alum Cameron Hill, who is making a comeback in professional baseball after stepping away from the diamond as a player for two years.

Body Being in the right place at the right time paid off for El Reno High School graduate Eryn Roman Nose as the post player was a late add to the 2026 Oklahoma Coaches Association’s All-State Games.

Body El Reno High School graduate Bentley Sharp (right) takes a shot on the upper body of Madill’s Madelyn Ritchie in the first round of their 235-pound bout at the 2026 Oklahoma Coaches Association’s Girls All-State Matches at Edmond North.

Body Sometimes a difficult moment provides an opportunity to tell a story that hasn’t been fully told.

Body The 36th Annual Oklahoma Indian Nation Powwow will return to Concho July 31-Aug. 2, bringing three days of traditional dancing, contests, fellowship and celebration while honoring 100 years of Route 66.