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Hurricane Dorian shows mankind still struggling with wrath of nature

6 years ago By News Staff

As we watched weather events unfold in the Caribbean and along the East Coast over the last week, we were reminded that mankind has maintained a continuous struggle against assaults

Painting by N.C. Wyeth. When my children were little I told them what my father told me when I was a frightened 4-year-old — the storm is simply the old man beating his thunder drum. ( Courtesy photo)

Center of Family Love tour

6 years ago By News Staff

Oklahoma Farm Service Agency Director Scott Biggs and several members of his staff toured the Center of Family Love in Okarche last week. The tour was arranged by Rep. Mike

Critic of virtual schools has degree from online university

6 years ago By Ray Carter

A state senator who has been a prominent critic of Oklahoma’s virtual charter schools for K-12 students, particularly Epic Charter Schools, holds a doctorate from a for-profit online university that

Union City educator Kerri Griggs looks out over one of the twin pools at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City during a visit. The bronze slates around the pools have inscribed the names of those who died in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Wednesday marked the 18th anniversary of the attacks.

The beekeepers

6 years ago By Shane Smith

Soldiers guard the entrance to the hideout. Inside is their leader, confidently trusting them to do their jobs. Such is the scene at Historic Fort Reno. But in this case,

Care Closet helps fill needs of ER students

6 years ago By Shane Smith

El Reno Public Schools is about one thing — the well-being of children. Whether it be through education, health or nutrition, the administration has several items in place to ensure

Bringing their tales back to life

6 years ago By News Staff

Ghosts will briefly come back to life at Historic Fort Reno. Every two years, the nonprofit Historic Fort Reno presents Tombstone Tales. This event, scheduled for Sept. 21, will feature

Chase ends in arrest of El Reno 16-year-old

6 years ago By News Staff

A 16-year-old El Reno girl was arrested by police after she allegedly led lawmen on a high-speed chase that started after a report of a hit- and-run accident in Oklahoma