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Volkstrauertag observed

6 years ago By News Staff

People from across Oklahoma gathered at Fort Reno on Sunday for what has become a somber tradition, German Memorial Day, known in its native language as Volkstrauertag.

The ceremony featured tributes to German and Italian prisoners of war who died in Oklahoma and were buried at the Fort Reno Cemetery.

Fort Reno, at one time during World War II, held more than 1,300 German prisoners. Of those, 62 are buried there along with eight Italian POWs.

Most died in other POW camps and hospitals stationed around Oklahoma.

Paxton to seek re-election

6 years ago By News Staff

Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, said last week he plans to seek re-election for Senate District 23. Paxton was elected in 2016. “I share the conservative values that are part of

In a first, Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program had three participants take part in the Equine Special Olympics held recently at Oklahoma State University. The Savannah Station riders competed in

Savannah Station at Equine Special Olympics

Banner School to honor 130 years with rededication ceremony Sunday

6 years ago By News Staff

Banner School will celebrate its 130th year on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. Lori Merhib said the celebration will include a rededication ceremony of the bell from

Yukon area 7-11 clerk shot, killed during robbery

6 years ago By Terry Groover - The Yukon Review

A Yukon area convenience store clerk was shot and killed early Tuesday during an armed robbery. The suspect was later shot and killed by police. Oklahoma City police say Ross

City council fails to gain quorum

6 years ago By Ray Dyer

City Attorney Roger Rinehart said it was the first time in 19 years that an El Reno City Council failed to meet over the lack of a quorum. The regular

Resident passionate about film

6 years ago By Shane Smith

Victoria Lee is passionate about movies and she’s passionate about El Reno. In fact, Lee believes more movies should be made in El Reno. Lee has been involved in several

White wins fifth term as mayor

6 years ago By Ray Dyer

El Reno voters chose Matt White to serve a fifth consecutive term as mayor last week as he captured all but one precinct in a contest featuring three challengers. White,

Officer placed on leave after shooting Rottweiler

6 years ago By News Staff

An El Reno police officer was placed on administrative leave after shooting what was described as an aggressive dog. The incident took place shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Major Kirk

Hollywood films in ER

6 years ago By Shane Smith

El Reno, it would appear, is becoming a destination for moviemakers.

A number of films have been shot in the city over the years. Major films such as Rain Man and Elizabethtown as well as I Can Only Imagine featured scenes shot in El Reno.

Now, just this past month, two more - Stillwater with Matt Damon and 13 Minutes with Trace Adkins - have found El Reno attractive for movie-making.