Delicia Cole of Elk Grove, Calif., takes a picture of her relative’s entry on the Vietnam War Monument, part of the new Gold Star Plaza at Memorial Stadium, which was dedicated last week.
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El Reno’s Bass Law is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a community block party.
The celebration is set for Thursday, Oct. 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Bass Law, 104 N. Rock Island.
The event will feature food trucks, inflatables, games and live music.
Gabe Bass said the firm is transitioning to new leadership and wants to celebrate the nine decades of practice in El Reno.
“Andy and I are looking forward to celebrating the firm’s 90th anniversary,” Gabe Bass said, referring to his father.
Ferb the tortoise is missing.
But there’s hope.
Owner Cherrie Zaidi had a call about a possible sighting not a mile from the backyard home near the Piedmont High School tennis courts where Ferb disappeared.
On Sept. 19, a caller said a large turtle, possibly a tortoise, was seen about 6 p.m. crossing Cemetery Road near NW 164th going east to west onto Piedmont Public Works Department property.
Zaidi said she searched the area extensively but with no luck.
Ferb went missing from the Zaidi home on Wednesday morning, Aug. 21.
Canadian County’s holiday schedule has been finalized.
The Canadian County Excise Board unanimously approved 12 days in calendar year 2025 in which county government offices will be closed.
Commissioners had voted 2-1 to approve the annual holiday schedule.
Ten holidays will be observed, with eight being one day and the other two being two days.
Canadian County’s 2025 holiday calendar:
▶ New Year’s Day – Wednesday, Jan. 1
Friday, Oct. 11 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 5 General Election.
The ballot will include the presidential race as well as the City of El Reno Ward 1, City of El Reno OG&E Franchise and City of Yukon Charter Changes elections, county election board secretary Allen Arnold said.
Arnold said that persons who are U.S. citizens, residents of Oklahoma and at least 17 1/2 years old are eligible to apply for voter registration. However, you must be at least 18 years old to vote.
MUNICIPAL COURT
Cheyenne Taylor Steele, Yukon, expired tag, $165.
Monty Lee Goree Jr., Dumas, Texas, failure to stop at red signal, $165.
Iro Gabriel Castillo Bolivar, El Reno, driving without license issued, $252.
Lanira Samone Fuller, El Reno, speeding and driving without license issued, $427.
Nevaeh Cecilia Oquendo, El Reno, expired tag, $165.
Victor Perez, El Reno, improper use of 911, $295.
Jerry Lee Fuller, improper equipment, no insurance verification and driving under suspension, $795.
Having been gashed for more than 230 yards and 18 points in the second half, El Reno High School’s Blue Crush defense was on its heels while trying to protect a six-point lead.
Adding salt to the wound was a driving Altus team with a second-and-goal from the Indians 9-yard line.
They needed a big tide-turning play. It came with 4:05 to play and El Reno leading 36-31.
Altus wideout Jamele Alexander took a pitch out on a sweep play but was immediately hit by El Reno defensive back Xzavier Karty, jarring the ball loose.
Thirteen proved to be a lucky number for El Reno High School’s fast-pitch softball team last week.
After being held scoreless in the previous 12 innings of run-rule losses to Carl Albert and Piedmont, El Reno tallied a run in the first inning against Clinton and then rolled to a 10-2 win over the Red Tornadoes.
Snapping its two-game losing streak, El Reno improved to 13-10 on the season.
