September 2026

Body Graveside service for Norma Ruth Martin of El Reno will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4 at the El Reno Cemetery Pavilion under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.Norma died Sept. 1, 2026, at Canadian Valley Hospital in Yukon. She was born May 29, 1934, at Calumet.

Body CITY OF EL RENO10-DAY NOTICE OF PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LOCATION: 801 W. Jensen Rd.

Body The water troubles that led to shutoffs for some residents and low water pressure throughout El Reno last week sat on private property where city officials said an unknown bitcoin mining business was operating.

Body Interim El Reno Police Chief Kirk Dickerson said a captain in the department has been returned to “full duty status” after an investigation into a Victim Protective Order issued against him “did not warrant disciplinary action.” Capt.

Body David BlackVice Mayor David Black will seek re-election as Ward 3 council representative. He will face Blake Dewberry in the Nov. 3 election. Black said he is running because “we’ve made great strides in improving our community and I want to keep that momentum going.”

Body Canadian County’s burn ban will remain in effect as the county experiences the second-worst severe category of drought.

Body Each year, Integris Health provides grants through its Community Giving Fund to Oklahoma organizations that share its commitment to improving health outcomes across the state.

Body Here are some thoughts, including a few lists of words and some brief explanations of some items, that help illustrate why it is completely reasonable that El Reno has trademarked the moniker “Crossroads of the Continent” and why this is such a special place:

Body Janet Clarissa Loucks Horner, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and aunt, passed away Aug. 26, 2026, at the age of 72 at home with her family after a short battle with cancer.