Helping El Reno High School to a seventh-place finish at the recent Class 5A State Academic Bowl has earned Ella McReynolds and Madison Craig honors by the Oklahoma Academics Coaches Association.

McReynolds has been selected to the All-State team, while Craig was named as honorable mention.

“Both were amazing for our team this year,” said El Reno team adviser Patrick King.

McReynolds, a senior, was ranked 21 out of the 71 students nominated by high school coaches across the state.

King said the top 36 students earn the All-State recognition.

Changes are coming for telephone customers in the 405 area code.

Starting April 24, all local calls within 405 will require 10-digit dialing. That means you will have to dial the area code plus the local number. 

The move to 10-digit dialing for local 405 area code calls is necessary to enable the addition of another area code for the area currently served by only 405.

The additional area code (572) is needed to ensure there will be enough telephone numbers available for the area.

On Saturday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to noon, Wesley United Methodist Church will provide an opportunity for your pet to have its photo taken with the Easter bunny.

The Easter bunny will be sitting among a festive background at the church at 101 S. Barker.

Guests are encouraged to bring their pet and camera to take the photo. Pets should be on a leash.

Children and families are also welcome to have their picture taken with the Easter bunny.

Members of the El Reno High School Leadership class pose with rescue dogs from the Oklahoma Humane Society. The Leadership class hosted Puppy Love during February. It was a month-long fundraiser that supported the rescue center. Leadership, along with other classes raised $2,500 in two weeks.