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El Reno police said the investigation into an incident at Lake El Reno that claimed the life of a 30-year-old man is continuing. 

Police did not release any new information about the Sept. 12 collision that resulted in the death of Landon Lerch. 

Police had earlier said the scooter Lerch was driving collided with a vehicle driven by a 15-year-old El Reno girl. Police did not release the name of the girl since she is a minor. 

Family members of Lerch also disputed the initial police report that said the scooter was not equipped with lights.

The U.S. Cavalry Association held its annual competition at Fort Reno over the weekend.

This year’s event included a polo match.

Get ready for laughs, mystery and a dash of suspense as Centre Theatre for the Arts kicks off its 2025-26 season with “Wrong Window,” a fast-paced comedy directed by Doug Richardson.

Performances will take place at the Centre Theatre in downtown El Reno on Oct. 3, 10 and 11 at 7 p.m., with matinee performances on Oct. 4, 5 and 12 at 2 p.m.

A playful parody of Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic thriller Rear Window, Wrong Window invites audiences into a world of nosy neighbors, mixed-up motives and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 for El Reno Public Schools, Hinton Public Schools and City of Oklahoma City Special Elections.

Canadian County Election Board Secretary Allen Arnold offers these tips to voters, especially those who will be casting a ballot for the first time.

▶ Mark your ballot using the example posted at your polling place and inside your ballot booth. If you make a mistake, do not try to correct it. Instead, take your ballot to the precinct officials. They will destroy the ballot and issue a new one.

MUNICIPAL COURT

Tristan Mark Hamilton, El Reno, failure to wear seat restraint and failure to appear warrant, $265.

Alisha Suzanne Boyd, El Reno, obstructing an officer, $845.

Logan Tanner Mowery, Hinton, improper equipment and driving under suspension, $500.

Desiree Lynn Nitzel, Calumet, improper equipment, $105.

John Duane Taylor III, El Reno, speeding, $165.

Jeremy Macias-Moreno, El Reno, failure to wear seat restraint, $20.

Jesus Landeros, El Reno, driving without license issued, $245.

The U.S. Cavalry Association kicked off its 2025 National Competition with its annual Honor Ride, which remembers those buried in the cemetery at Historic Fort Reno.

More than 45 visitors and competitors formed an old-fashioned wagon train and rode from the stables at the fort to the cemetery.

The ride, now in its fourth year, was led by the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard based at Fort Riley, Kan., and featured mule-driven carriages and mounted horses.

Mark El Reno down as Number 45.

That’s how many Oklahoma towns Pete Reed has visited on his quest to stop in 100 cities in 100 days.

It’s part of the retired Army major's quest to raise funds and awareness for a project very dear to his heart. 

The Native American Warriors Project.

The plan is to create the 45th Infantry Arch as the anchor of the Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Park.

The park will mark the gateway to a “sacred space of remembrance.”

The park will rest just south of the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City.

Karen Rae Reed passed away at the age of 74 on March 4, 2025, at Corn Heritage Village in Weatherford.

Karen dedicated her life to teaching mathematics to secondary students. From Algebra I to trigonometry, statistics and calculus, she inspired countless young minds with her passion for learning.

Officers of the El Reno FFA chapter participated in the 2025 Oklahoma FFA Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conference.

The conference was held at the Great Plains Technology Center in Lawton. 

The eight state FFA officers planned and conducted this year’s conference, which was centered on the theme “On Target: Take Aim.” 

LAWSUITS

Capital One N.A. vs. Jessica Covey for $10,507.42 to pay a debt plus interest and costs.

Click N’ Close Inc. vs. Casamere McGhee for $156,690.74 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 1, Block 10, Saratoga Phase II Addition, Oklahoma City.

TD Bank USA N.A. vs. Stacy Johns for $14,563.82 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Crown Asset Management LLC vs. Alyssa Shaffee for $10,896.17 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.