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Mark Smith’s application for the open seat on the Hennessey Board of Trustees was made public Wednesday, July 24, on the Town of Hennessey’s website.

Averial Williams keeps a detailed list of her classmates.

Following are citations recently issued by the Hennessey Police Department: Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance ($1,035) — Travis Don Collier, Hennessey; Possession of Marijuana ($790) — Travis Don Collier, Hennessey; Driving Under Suspension/ Revocation —2nd and subsequent offense ($815) — Travis Don Collier, Hennessey; (1st offense ($565) — Sergio Edward Lopez, Enid; No Driver License Issued ($365) — Gabriel Xiloj Cua, Houston, Texas; Joahan Jared Moreno, OKC; Every Ambre Jimenez, Hennessey; Jose Jesus, Hennessey; Cecilia Paola Banegas Ayestas; Arturo Ortiz, Houston, Texas; Jesus David Orellana- Funes, Kingfisher; Noel Obed Olivas, Hennessey; Victor Molina, Hennessey; Samaniego Fabiola Regalado, Drummond; Allowing Unlicensed Driver to Drive ($365) — Evlyn Maria Murillo, Hennessey; Obstructing an Officer/ Providing False Information ($335) — Sergio Alexander Rea, Hennessey; Speeding (26-30 Over, $327) —Jeremy Valden Hildebrand, Enid; (21-25 Over, $267) — Arturo Ortiz, Houston, Texas; (16-- 20 Over) — Robin Sabyn Somner, Yukon; Joseph Christopher Fazio, Kirbyville, Texas; Hadiya Anaya Newston, Neptune, N.J.; Kasey Joseph Adams, Enid; Katilyn Deanne Kurrasch, Arlington, Texas; (11-15 Over, $212) — Elizabeth Louise Jones, Tonkawa; Cecilia Paola Banegas Ayestas; Gresa Zakuti, Enid; 1-10 Over $185) — Jason Nana Amoake Frimpong, Edmond; Kurt Justin Downing, Piedmont; Faith Marie Bradley, Enid; Brystal Kay Elliott Carnes, Edmond; Tammy Lynn Barton, Mc-Loud; Joshua Russo, Enid; Jonah Coy Mitchell Pendergraft, Omega; Jennifer Rose Scott, Yukon; Heriberto Rumirez Munoz, Enid; Jacob Christopher Heflin, Edmond; Patrick Land Rexrode, OKC; David Jonathan Chavez, Broken Arrow; Jacquelin Rodriguez, Hennessey; Rodney Ray Thomas, OKC; Montan Blade Black, Edmond; John Dale Reneau, Enid; James Allen Pickren Navarre, Fl.; Oscar Fernando Padilla, Kingfisher; Alta Kirk Manahan III, Broken Arrow Failure to Devote Full Attention to Driving ($265) — Katilyn Deanne Kurrasch, Arlington, Texas; Expired Tag ($265) — Dion Michael Cottrill, Dover; Alejandro Meraz, Hennessey; Gresa Zakuti, Enid; Jennifer Rose Scott, Yukon; Joseph Christopher Fazio, Kirbyville, Texas; Lindsey Beth Traynor, Enid; Driving Not Reasonable and Proper ($265) — Gabriel Xiloj Cua, Houston; Joahan Jared Moreno, OKC; Failure to Register Vehicle to Ownership in 30 Days ($197) —Bobbie Marie Yglesias, OKC; Luis Angel Soria Felix, Norman; Failure to Yield Right of Way ($197) —Weston Kole Smith, Hennessey; Improper/ Defective Equipment ($197) — Gabriel Xiloj Cua, Houston; Joahan Jared Moreno, OKC; Abdiel Regalado, Hennessey; Bret David Boeckman, Enid; Sergio Alexander Rea, Hennessey; Sergio Alexander Rea, Hennessey; Oscar Fernando Padilla, Kingfisher; Travis Don Collier, Hennessey; Sergio Edvardo Lopez, Enid; Jesus David Orellana-Funes, Kingfisher; Victor Molina, Hennessey; Christina Vanessa Schreck, Yukon; Failure to Maintain Proper Lane ($197) — Gabriel Xiloj Cua, Houston; Failure to Dim Headlights ($197) — Nora Angelica Olivas, Hennessey; Failure to Use Turn Signals ($197) — Katilyn Deanne Kurrasch, Arlington, Texas; No Insurance ($180) — Nora Angelica Olivas, Hennessey; Cecilia Paola Banegas Ayestas; Nicholas Moery, Hennessey; Bret David Boeckman, Enid; Joseph Christopher Fazio, Kirbyville, Texas; Sergio Edvardo Lopez, Enid; Jesus David Orellana-Funes, Kingfisher; Victor Molina, Hennessey; Samaniego Fabiola Regalado, Drummond; Katilyn Deanne Kurrasch, Arlington, Texas; Katilyn Deanne Kurrasch, Arlington, Texas; Improper Driving ($165) — Jesus David Orellana-Funes, Kingfisher; Noel Obed Olivas, Hennessey; Child Passenger Restraint ($90) — Nora Angelica Olivas, Hennessey; Braxton Smith, Hennessey; Illegal Parking ($50) — Francisco Anaya Corral, Hennessey.

A conservative public interest law firm filed a civil rights complaint against cybersecurity technology company CrowdStrike on Wednesday for racial and sex discrimination.

Sports

Jul 28, 2024 - 00:00

Kingfisher County athletes - and coaches were among those taking part in the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State games last week in the Tulsa area. On Wednesday, Kingfi sher’s Peyton Walker represented the Large West in the girls basketball games at Sapulpa. Walker (43 in top photo) scored six points in the Large West’s 62-45 loss to the Large East. She’s pictured with her KHS coaches, from left, Taylor Young, Mallory Kusik and Morgan Dutton. Lomega’s Abby Swart was selected for the Small West team, but was unable to play in the game due to injury. Hennessey’s Jael Torres (12 on right) played for the Small West in the boys games Thursday at Sapulpa. He scored two points in his team’s 84-83 defeat against the Small East. KHS had three wrestlers and a coach taking part in wrestling activities Wednesday at Broken Arrow. Pictured below are, from left: Gant Browning, Steven Wilson, Damien Haynes, Jace Johnson and Jacob Farrell. Browning wrestled at 132 pounds, Johnson at 144 and Haynes at 150 for the Small West. All three were defeated in their matches. Wilson coached the Small West, which lost 34-18 to the Small East. [Photos provided/Torres photo by Russell Stitt]

Jul 24, 2024 - 00:00

Standout KHS runner to take on nation’s best at AAU JO

Jul 17, 2024 - 00:00

4 Kingfisher County players ‘make them quit,’ help lead team to softball national title

Eight University of Oklahoma track and field student-athletes earned All-Academic honors from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association ( USTFCCCA), the organization announced Monday.

Opinions

Jul 28, 2024 - 00:00

Joe’s out, Kamala’s in; ugh, same deal

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Obituaries

Jul 28, 2024 - 00:00

Ruth Ann (Ellison) Sargent, 84, of Kingfisher, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 19, 2024.

Jul 21, 2024 - 00:00

Barry Dean Haynie was born Sept. 19, 1957, in Altus to Ronald and Sue (Parks) Haynie. He died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on July 16, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Barry grew up in a farming family, played sports, loved his motorcycles and found his forever sweetheart in Susan Kay Killebrew in the second grade.