Carnegie Library receives grant from Oklahoma Humanities

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El Reno Carnegie Library received a $350 grant from Oklahoma Humanities to support Let’s Talk About It: Abridged Version. This year’s theme, Hope Amongst Hardship, explores how stories of endurance and resilience remind us that even in the face of difficulty, hope can be found in the ties that bind communities together.

EHS homecoming

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El Reno High School will celebrate its annual All-Sports Homecoming Friday, Sept. 12 before the first home game of the 2025 season against Weatherford.

The downtown parade will start at 12:50 p.m. King and queen coronation will be at 6:15 p.m.

2025 EHS homecoming candidates

David Eaton Memorial Golf Tournament set for Oct. 24

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El Reno’s Sacred Heart Catholic School will host its annual David Eaton Memorial Golf Tournament. The four-person scramble is set for Oct. 24 at Crimson Creek Golf Club. 

The 9 a.m. shotgun start will feature cash prizes.

The cost is $80 per person, $320 per team, and includes green fee, cart, mulligan, lunch, range balls and a hole-in-one contest. 

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Holly Eaton by email at school@sacredheartelreno.com or call 405-706-7753.

Jerry Don Smith

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Don Smith, who was born Oct. 24, 1952, and passed away Aug. 27, 2025. 

Jerry is remembered as a man who was stubborn in spirit, yet possessed a heart of gold.

Jerry spent most of his childhood in Calumet, where he graduated high school in 1970. He took great joy in watching old westerns and watching Family Feud.

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