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American Express National Bank vs. Devender Sharma for $8,982.72 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Marianne Miller for $4,215.86 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Twin City LLC vs. Eslee Smith for $7,621.61 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Collins Asset Group LLC vs. Phillip Slocum for $6,692.65 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

There are still some details to work out, but El Reno Regional Airport could soon be home to a museum that features historic aircraft, including military planes. 

Last week, the city council agreed to accept a letter of intent with Oklahoma City businessman Tony Caldwell that would allow him to lease Hangar 3 at the airport. The details of the lease agreement with Caldwell will be worked out by City Manager Matt Sandidge and El Reno legal counsel. 

From all accounts, the Holly Jolly Trolley looks like it could become El Reno’s next big downtown event.

Hosted by El Reno Main Street, the event is being called a “great success” and a true “Christmas experience” by organizers.

Heather Brothers, Main Street director, said several entities teamed up to make the Holly Jolly Trolley a great time for children and families.

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.

WASHINGTON — As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the Oval Office, the Republican goal to abolish the Department of Education is back on the table with the support of Oklahoma’s U.S. House delegation and the state’s superintendent of public instruction.  

Students at El Reno High School take part in several charitable missions over the course of any given school year, but one of the most popular has been running locally longer than any other school in the nation.

The Gifts for the Yanks program turned 79 at El Reno, believed to be the only high school in the nation to continuously honor the program which started in World War II.

The 41st Annual El Reno Community Christmas Dinner is coming together, but there are still some important ingredients needed, organizers said.

The dinner has been an El Reno staple now for more than four decades. It’s organized by the family of Dwight and Diane Kennedy with plenty of help from volunteers.

The Christmas Eve dinner will begin serving at the Family Life Center at Wesley Methodist Church, 100 S. Barker, at 11 a.m. Dec. 24.