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A judge is expected to sentence a semi-truck driver to at least 10 years in prison after the defendant pleaded guilty in court for causing a crash that killed a Yukon businessman. Wynnewood’s Donald Garrett Biffle, 27, has waived his right to a jury trial in Canadian County District Court.

A little before 1 p.m. on Dec. 22, El Reno police officers were sent to 208 N. Macomb in regards to a structure fire. While arriving on scene, an officer observed two men fleeing the area. One man was detained and identified as Terrence E. Rednose, 36, of El Reno.

Tammy Kretchmar takes the next step in her career after being hired as the next city manager in Yukon. An employee since 1996, Kretchmar, who has been serving as assistant city manager, was unanimously approved for the position.

LAWSUITS Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC  vs. Ashley N. Wilson for $1,435.51 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Cornerstone Bank vs. Jonathan A. Garcia for $8,137.61 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

El Reno, like the rest of the world, will remember 2020 as the year of COVID-19. The pandemic brought confusion, heartache, isolation and pain to many areas of life. It ended life for many.

ARCADIA – Announcing that you’ve just spoken with one of the Beatles, says Arcadia resident Toby Thompson, “is like saying you saw a UFO.”

The A-F report card grading system for school districts has been suspended for the 2020-21 academic year by the Oklahoma State Board of Education. And in El Reno, the sentiment from the district’s top official is that it won't be missed.

John L. Kelly of Yukon has been named board vice chairman for 2021 for Best Western Hotels & Resorts. Kelly, who previously served as secretary-treasurer of the board of directors, brings decades of hospitality experience and 27 years of Best Western ownership to his role as vice chairman.

LAWSUITS Westlake Financial Services vs. Adreanne Hicks and Jaime Reyes for $3,038.50 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Rebecca Robles for $1,073.46 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

After responding to emergencies during the day, members of El Reno’s police and fire departments converged on another call last week – to help children in the city have presents for Christmas.