August 2026

Body Betty Ruth Williams, a woman whose life was defined by quiet acts of kindness and a deep devotion to others, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, August 21, 2026. She was born May 18, 1939, in Oklahoma City. 

Body LAWSUITSBarclays Bank Delaware vs. Sherry Hart for $3,262.04 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.LVNV Funding LLC vs. Tyler Dorsey for $1,463.38 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.Barclays Bank Delaware vs. Christopher Burton for $5,513.

Body To the Editor: I’m an El Reno resident. I’m reaching out because of an experience with my stolen vehicle has led me to formally ask the El Reno City Council to consider changing city policy for future auto-theft victims.

Body A memorial service for Bryan Lynn Donnell was held Tuesday, Aug. 18 at Huber-Benson Funeral Home with Rick Davis officiating.Bryan died Aug. 10, 2026, at his home in El Reno. He was born Dec. 2, 1983, in El Reno.

Body Win or lose Thursday night, members of El Reno High School’s football team will go to school Friday with a new leader in its fledgling series with Midwest City.

Body In the span of just four days, El Reno High School’s volleyball team is on the verge of hitting the double-digit win mark after posting a 6-0 record en route to winning the Sapulpa Invitational.El Reno went 7-0 for the week and now sits with a 9-3 overall record.

Body Bouncing back from a disastrous start to a five-game road swing, El Reno High School’s fast-pitch softball team posted a 3-1 record in the 2026 Hall of Fame Festival in Oklahoma City.El Reno defeated Porum (6-4), Clinton (5-1) and Harrah (8-2) on the main field at HOF Stadium.

Body Redlands Community College is proud to announce the exceptional academic achievements of its student-athletes for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Body An all-night wake for Mitchell Oliver will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, with funeral services set for 10 a.m. Wednesday.Both services will be at the Concho Emergency Response Center. Burial will be at Cantonment Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Body Canadian County commissioners have extended the current burn ban to September 7th.The issue will be revisited at the next county commissioner meeting.