A little before 1 p.m. on Dec. 22, El Reno police officers were sent to 208 N. Macomb in regards to a structure fire.

While arriving on scene, an officer observed two men fleeing the area. One man was detained and identified as Terrence E. Rednose, 36, of El Reno. Rednose was ultimately arrested on complaints of possession of marijuana and possession of methamphetamine. The second individual, identified as Jonathan W. Dyer, 40, of El Reno, allegedly tried to evade the officers.

Tammy Kretchmar takes the next step in her career after being hired as the next city manager in Yukon.

An employee since 1996, Kretchmar, who has been serving as assistant city manager, was unanimously approved for the position.

Elaine Mary Baustert Gerber was born July 23, 1951, to Paul H. Baustert and Mary Agnes (Rother) Baustert. As a child she attended Holy Trinity Catholic School in Okarche and she graduated from Okarche High School in 1969. Upon graduation, Elaine attended the St. Anthony School of Nursing and received her Diploma RN in 1972.

She married her husband and love of her life, James Gerber, on Aug. 6, 1971.

While the sample size has been small, the biggest hurdle facing the El Reno High School girls basketball team at the holiday break is something head coach Jennifer Douglas can see but not grasp – time.

“Once we get our confidence in playing with each other, then we are going to be OK. We have got to figure out what that little secret aspect is for us all to be successful as a team.

“We are growing as we go so it will take a little time,” said Douglas.