As 2020 moved into its final four months, the world and El Reno continued to struggle with the onslaught of COVID. Families lost loved ones to the disease. The economy was still being battered as election season arrived on both the local and national stage. And still, life continued to move forward, often with stories of hope, sharing and love.

September

Corliss Collins received word the man convicted of killing her elderly grandfather in 1985 had been released from prison.

Early November was a hectic time in El Reno. A late October ice storm had left thousands without power and tree limbs were everywhere. Children were home because there was no power and COVID continued to play havoc with schedules.

Although Donna Dyer’s home had no power and her grandchildren were with her that day, she was able to make a scheduled video conference call over her cell phone.

Dyer said she had no idea how happy she would be that the video call was able to connect.

This snowman on South Jensen was made from the nearly 8 inches of snow that fell on the city during the first day of 2021.

Commissioners finalized an agreement between Canadian County Emergency Management and OK-First.

The deal means the Oklahoma Climatological Survey will give the county the latest and most accurate updates for all weather, including potentially dangerous storms. 

The measure was easily approved.

District 3 Commissioner Jack Stewart said he was happy that access to the data comes free of charge.