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Three killed in plane crash at Clarence E. Page Airport

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A Yukon man was one of three victims of a Monday night plane crash at Clarence E. Page Municipal Airport near Yukon.

David Lamb, 78, of Yukon was one of the passengers in a 1971 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A Aircraft operated by 53-year-old Christopher Lamb of Perry.

Gage Prough, 28, of Stillwater was the second passenger, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Public Safety.

All three men died of “massive injuries,” according to the Oklahoma State Medical Examiner.

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Lord’s Harvest help

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Students from Holy Trinity Catholic School in Okarche arrived in El Reno last week to help with food distribution at The Lord’s Harvest.

Nikki Pruitt, founder and director of the food ministry, said some 20 children and four adults “accomplished a lot” to help The Lord’s Harvest at a busy time of the
year. Pruitt said she especially appreciated “their energy and enthusiasm.”

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Movie boat

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This surplus military watercraft made a stop in El Reno last week.

According to the man hauling the craft, it has been used in the making of several movies including Seal Team 6 and GI Jane.

Its destination was unknown.

The ABCs of 988: When to call and what happens next

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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Oklahoma is hosting a free Wellness on Zoom event featuring Tony Stelter, director of Oklahoma’s 988 contact center, on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m.

988 is the new 3-digit number that replaces the old 1-800 Suicide Crisis Line that was launched last July 16.

988 is now more than just a suicide crisis line, as people can call with a wide variety of mental health issues.

People can call or text 988 to be connected with a trained behavioral health professional.

Inhofe, Lankford join forces with Cruz to protect Route 66

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced S.5170, which would amend the National Trails System Act to designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail. Importantly, this legislation incorporates important safeguards to ensure no future potential harm to energy development projects occur as a result of the designation.

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Maple Citizenship

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Maple School November Citizenship/Students of the Month, front row from left, Sanger Hood, kindergarten; Robbie Stevenson, first grade; Ryker Penwright, third grade; Matthew White, second grade; and Tinsleigh Awbrey, pre-kindergarten; back row, Jasper Whitman, fifth grade; Lexi Richardson, sixth grade; Clayton Hudson, seventh grade; Karis Racca, eighth grade; and Easton Horn, fourth grade.