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At a somber ceremony at Fort Reno Cemetery on Dec. 15, visitors put Christmas wreaths next to the tombstones of deceased American veterans as part of a nationwide “Wreaths Across America” program hosted by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR).

Leslie Dietrich, Regent of Fort Reno’s chapter of NSDAR, said the group lays wreaths “to remember, honor and teach about those who served in the military and protected our freedoms.”

Dear Santa,
I am so excited for this year. I would like some bear paw clogs clothes desk new bed crocs. Of course take care of my momma.
Love, Kennedy

Dear Santa.
I have been busy with football, wrestling. Helping my mom! I will be happy with whatever you can bring, but would love a weight bench set.
Love, Karson

Former sheriff’s deputy Vaughn R. Cannon was sentenced to life without parole for the August 2023 murder of his wife, Jordan Cannon at their eastern Canadian County home.

Vaughn Cannon, 42, previously entered a plea of guilty to the crime of first-degree murder for killing Jordan Cannon, 40.

He was sentenced at a Dec. 10 hearing in Canadian County District Court.

LAWSUITS

MidFirst Bank vs. Michael Mangum for $3,785.61 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

MidFirst Bank vs. Lynetta Marson for $3,371.27 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

MidFirst Bank vs. Stephanie Kirk and Matthew Kirk for $7,969.91 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Barclays Bank Delaware vs. Homer Patterson for $7,735.38 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

The First Bank of Okarche made donations this holiday season to the Center of Family Love, Holy Trinity Catholic School, Kingfisher County Food Bank, Okarche Christmas Connection, Kingfisher Meals on Wheels and The Lord’s Harvest.
 

Riverside December Citizens of the Month are Sean Funk, Evie Alexander, Carolyn Trujillo, Alex Crone, Zain Mills, Abel Kerr, Jaylon Trujillo, Jenna Manuele and Archer Kerr; back row, Camila Moreno-Torres, Cole Powell, Ares Noear, Sophia Lemus, Gray Hileman, Crew Wooten, Zaia Seamster and Kadyn Strider.

OHS November Lion and Lioness honorees are seniors Wager Black and Zoe Palmer.

Okarche High School November Students of the Month are Parker Schieber, Jett Mueggenborg, Grady Terrell, Boston Kremeier, Aldo Franco and Kate Pinkerton.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Though she would have preferred to have been at home, El Reno High School senior Lilly Thomas knows some things in life are just too good to wait.

Thomas scored a team-high 25 points in a 74-19 road win over Southeast to become the third El Reno player in the past four years to surpass the 1,000-point career scoring mark.

“I kind of wanted to hit it at home but it’s all good. This feels pretty good,” said Thomas.