A man serving an extensive sentence for a 2020 bank robbery and firearms conviction will spend an additional six years in federal prison for assaulting a guard at the federal prison in El Reno.
United States District Judge Stephen Friot last week sentenced 24-year-old Zachary Gage Pebley to six years, after Pebley pleaded guilty to assaulting an officer while being held at Federal Correctional Institution.
MUNICIPAL COURT
Tracy Jo WhiteBuffalo, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295.
Kasey Ann Dunnam, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295.
Richard S. Elledge, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295.
Edward Eugene Woolworth, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295.
Kristin Carol Hamper, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295.
Myesha Dawne Russell, El Reno, expired tag, $165.
Carolina Perez, Geary, failure to appear warrant, $295.
Jessica Rae Taylor, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295.
Attending his final school board meeting, El Reno Public Schools Superintendent Craig McVay sat quietly reading over the agenda when a group of educators came walking into the meeting late.
Following close behind were McVay’s family including wife, Darla and mom, Kay. After a few quick double-takes, a small grin spread over the face of the longtime educator.
“I would like to say that nothing surprises me but this caught me completely off guard. I don’t know how you all managed to do this but thank you,” said McVay.
El Reno’s 34th Annual Burger Day Festival was a blast.
Literally.
For the first time in the colorful history of the Big Burger event, it concluded with a fireworks show that lit up downtown El Reno.
It was a fitting end to a day that saw thousands of people converge on the downtown to enjoy the full flavor of Burger Day after having it trimmed back the previous two years because of the COVID pandemic.
And what a draw the full festival turned out to be. Visitors from all over the globe found their way to El Reno to take part in the festivities.
The combination of Cinco de Mayo and a cause that protects and celebrates the indomitable spirit of survivors was a winning one last week, as Intervention and Crisis Advocacy Network’s first ever fundraiser succeeded beyond anyone’s expectations.
“It was a great turnout and great evening. I think ICAN had the best entertainment and the best crowd for such a great cause on Cinco de Mayo,” Executive Director Matt Whetzel said.
Fees are going up at the El Reno Regional Airport as well as Crimson Creek Golf Course and while the aviators didn’t offer much push-back, the same couldn’t be said for the Men’s Golf Association and one city council member.
Councilman Pete Stapperfend cast the lone no vote against raising the rates 15 percent at Crimson Creek.
City officials said the hike will mean about $30 more per month for those golfers holding annual golf passports.
Miles to Go is the story of a family from Africa in search of authentic America along the country’s most famous highway, Route 66.
Traveling the scenic byway from Illinois to California, they come across a fascinating assortment of historical landmarks, partake in quirky roadside attractions and meet more than a few colorful characters.
Do you have an interest in plants?
Would you like to learn from the professionals in the field?
Do you like networking and gathering with other people who have similar interests?
Consider joining the Master Gardener training class this fall, starting on Aug. 31. Many of the lessons are taught by Extension specialists from OSU-Stillwater in the field of horticulture.
Topics range from entomology to water conservation.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) listed the entities earning the status of Certified Healthy Oklahoma, a public health initiative launched in 2003 to recognize businesses and organizations that implement best practices and policies that support improved health and wellness.
Certified Healthy Oklahoma – a collaborative effort of OSDH, The Oklahoma Academy, Oklahoma Turning Point Council and the State Chamber of Oklahoma – offers certifications in six categories: Business, Campus, Community, Congregation, Early Childhood Program and School.
Tribes across the nation are increasingly buying back or being gifted back property in their ancestral homelands, either to build economic sustainability or to manage cultural preservation sites.
Muscogee (Creek) Nation citizen Galen Cloud said he was filled with sobering thoughts the last time he visited his tribe’s homeland.
As he drove the 10 hours from Okmulgee to Oxford, Ala., complaining about traffic, he recalled how his ancestors had to walk that distance against their wills.
