Norbert Grellner

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Norbert Grellner died Feb. 11, 2026, at his home in Okarche.

A vigil service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, with Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16.

Both services will be at Holy Trinity Church in Okarche under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home. 

Matmen tame Bison in dual finale

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A series of wins through the middle and upper weights carried El Reno High School’s wrestling team to a 60-23 win over Geary in the final duel of the 2025-26 season.

The 37-point win snapped a four-match losing streak for El Reno, finishing with a 3-9 record.

El Reno never trailed after getting forfeit wins at 106, 113 and 120 pounds.

Geary battled back to within 18-17 behind a technical fall at 126 pounds, a pin at 132 pounds and the Indians forfeit at 138 pounds.

Diesel Baker (144) swung the momentum back toward El Reno with a 2:22 fall over Zach Castleberry.

Kysen Pannell presses his chin into the shoulder of Geary’s Terril Rednose as he tries to pull his back to the mat

Emmalein Schroeder

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Services for Emmalein Marie Schroeder of Okarche will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16 at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Pastors Jeff Klade and Ray Smith officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Emmalein passed away Feb. 9, 2026.

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Chieftains bounce back, Warriors, Tigers post wins

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Calumet High School’s boys basketball team showed little letdown from its high-profile loss to top-ranked Okarche, bouncing back with a three-game win streak and retention of the Washita Valley Conference title.

The Chieftains, ranked second in Class B1, closed out the regular season with a 22-3 record after beating Sentinel (72-50) and Shattuck (95-43). Between those wins was a 78-54 decision over Binger-Oney in the WVC Shootout.

It’s the fifth straight year for Calumet to win the conference tile and the seventh time in the last nine seasons.

Kaleb Thiessen shoots a jumper
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