Opinion

We donvt pretend to know the workings of the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal government. 

And since we don’t have a vote in the upcoming C&A tribal elections, all we can speak to is what we’ve seen over the past several years and from this vantage point what we’ve seen is progress. Plenty of it. 

Gov. Reggie Wassana, in our opinion, deserves re-election to continue serving the C&A people. In our opinion, he’s provided professional and stable leadership that has helped the C&A and has helped bring people closer together. 

All people. 

To the Editor:

In July, Dub was diagnosed with cancer and the Haynes Studio nightmare began.

Every day, running to Oklahoma City for tests, scans, treatments, etc. Our anxiety went off the charts because we had commitments that had to be done. 

In stepped the El Reno Tribune and Glen Miller. 

The Tribune contacted Coach Cook and his staff and made all the arrangements, then called us and said “We want to help.”

I can’t tell you how much anxiety they took off our minds. 

To the Editor:

Tuesday night’s City Council meeting was a reminder of how important it is for our community to have clear communication, strong preparation and a shared vision for the future of downtown.

Across the nation, Main Street Programs serve as tools for cities to revitalize their historic districts. When local governments partner with programs like ours — affiliated with Main Street America and the Oklahoma Main Street Center — they unlock access to a wealth of resources.

Here we go again. It’s time for another performance of American politicians’ favorite off-Broadway play, “Shutdown Panic.”

“Congress only has a few weeks to avoid a government shutdown,” Mitchell Hill reports at WTOP, “but leaders of both parties are still a long way from agreeing on a stopgap spending bill to keep federal workers on the job.”

The dog days of summer are not typically associated with school, but the summer of 2025 has marked the 100th anniversary of two pivotal events in the history of American public schools.

Fear of failure is one of the biggest fears people have. Ironically, failure is an integral component of the success process. There are two distinctly different types of failure. Absolute failure is when you give up. Successful failure is when you get back up.

Letter to Editor:

Growing up in El Reno, I’ve seen the quiet strength our men carry, but I’ve also seen how often that silence becomes a burden. 

June is Men’s Health Month, and I believe it’s time we talk about the hard stuff - our health, our struggles, and the pressure to stay silent. I’ve faced my own battles, and I’m still learning that taking care of myself is not weakness, it’s survival. 

If you’re reading this and carrying something heavy, please know you’re not alone.

To the Editor:

I think the giant buffalo sculpture would be a great eye-catching feature at Adams Park.

The story took me back to when there used to be real buffalo in the fenced enclosure across 66, north of the park. One of them was a big and a bit cantankerous bull. He was noted for making rushes at the fence if someone was walking by. 

One summer, I think about 1960, the bull got out and was on the shoulder of 66 when a pink and white Cadillac with California tourists drove by going east and slowed to look.

What does China export to the United States? Items include electronics, machinery, furniture, bedding, clothing, footwear, toys, cars, motorcycles, medical equipment, needles and catheters. There is of course more.    

Services for Anna Bell “Annie” Guthery of Yukon were held Thursday, May 15 at First Baptist Church of Minco, with burial following at the Evergreen Cemetery. 

Annie passed away May 7, 2025. She was born Sept. 15, 1931, in Minco and grew up on the family farm west of Minco. She served as Minco city clerk for several years before being employed by Enogex, retiring in 1995. She was a member of Minco First Baptist Church for 62 years.