County fair notes record-setting year
The 2026 Kingfisher County Free Fair proved to be one for the record books.
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![KHS SENIOR Kinlee East (above) puts a little bend in her bat during a plate appearance Thursday against Woodward. She delivered 2 RBIs, inluding the one to put KHS up for good. Junior Lily Voth (right) throws out a runner while on one knee from her shortstop position. East and Voth also combined to pitch the seven-inning victory against the Boomers. [KT&FP Staff Photos]](/sites/kingfisherpress.net/files/styles/mt_slideshow/public/fa4d52f9ed_Ar00201007.jpg?itok=uNrciPtj)
Lady Jackets deal Woodward first loss
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![DOVER’S Brok Cooper stands at second base after leading off the top of the seventh with a double. Cooper eventually scored to start a four-run inning for the Longhorns. [KT&FP Staff Photo]](/sites/kingfisherpress.net/files/styles/mt_slideshow/public/6f959362c9_Ar00202009.jpg?itok=mbFqwl-1)
Am-Po puts end to Dover streak
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‘First I was in disbelief; then I was elated’
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Backed by previous years’ results, KEF once again seeks needed mentors for KPS students
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Mazzei claims narrow win in GOP race for governor; Franklin, Thomas also big winners in primary...
News
• Arnold and Donna Jech anniversary
Arnold and Donna (Bollenbach) Jech will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary Tuesday, Sept. 1.They were married Sept. 1, 1956.The couple graduated from Big Four High School in 1953, where they began dating during their senior year.
Sports
![KHS SENIOR Kinlee East (above) puts a little bend in her bat during a plate appearance Thursday against Woodward. She delivered 2 RBIs, inluding the one to put KHS up for good. Junior Lily Voth (right) throws out a runner while on one knee from her shortstop position. East and Voth also combined to pitch the seven-inning victory against the Boomers. [KT&FP Staff Photos]](/sites/kingfisherpress.net/files/styles/teaser_416_x_416/public/fa4d52f9ed_Ar00201007.jpg?itok=7b3PGDTa)
Lady Jackets deal Woodward first loss
After a rough outing on Monday, Kingfisher wrapped up its week with a pair of much-needed district wins.The biggest was at home on Thursday when the Lady Jackets handed Woodward its first loss of the season, 5-3.The loss moved the Boomers to 11-1 overall and 4-1 in District 4A-3.
![DOVER’S Brok Cooper stands at second base after leading off the top of the seventh with a double. Cooper eventually scored to start a four-run inning for the Longhorns. [KT&FP Staff Photo]](/sites/kingfisherpress.net/files/styles/teaser_416_x_416/public/6f959362c9_Ar00202009.jpg?itok=GRb4WV4q)
Am-Po puts end to Dover streak
Pete Voth’s beard almost made it to the weekend.“I only shave after a loss,” said Voth, Dover’s third-year baseball coach.
Columns
Bible Verse
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.— Isaiah 26:3Thoughts on Today’s Verse....It is naive, on one hand, to think that trusting in God makes all of our problems go away.
In both Florida and Oklahoma, education increases don’t go to teacher
A new report from Florida shows trends in that state that substantially mirror those in Oklahoma.In both states, public- school funding has increased alongside funding for school-choice programs.
Obituaries
Roland ‘Rod’ Means
Dad, Husband, Pops, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa, Roland “Rod” Neil Means, passed peacefully on Aug. 24, 2026, at the age of 91. Rod was born Oct. 8, 1934, to Francis Hobart, Sr. and Edna Marie (Bode) Means on the family farm in Newkirk. He was raised and educated in Newkirk, graduating in 1952.
Darrell Bullard
Darrell Olden Bullard, 84, of Dover, passed away Aug. 15, 2026.He was born March 21, 1942, in Vinita to Walter R. Bullard and Willadean Ruth McCully Bullard, both of whom preceded him in death.Darrell was also preceded in death by his sister, Carrol Ann Bullard Heupel Mueggenborg.