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Read moreIf you’re seeing this edition before 3 p.m. Saturday, you still have time to take in the sights, sounds and – most importantly – tastes of the Old West at the Chisholm Trail Museum’s annual outdoor Chuckwagon Gathering. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and admission is free. Volunteers and museum workers were scurrying Friday to unload wagons, above. In addition to cast iron cooking demonstrations, like the scrumptious pie Becky Conway whipped up last year (top right, with Jason Harris, CTM executive director), plenty of re-enactments are in store, including Marna Davis’ portrayal of trick shooter Annie Oakley (center right). CTM education specialist Bradley Fritch loads ice tea into coolers to provide plenty of chilled refreshment (bottom right) Admission is free and while the luncheon has sold out, plenty of food samples will be available. [Photos Provided]
Read moreTwo state agencies have launched investigations into allegations of hazing, bullying and abuse in the Kingfisher High School football program, which were made by a former player and his parents in a federal lawsuit against the school district and coaches.
Read moreFresh on the heels of his recognition as Kingfisher’s Citizen of the Year by the chamber of commerce, Times & Free Press Managing Editor Michael “Swish” Swisher is presented a Media Excellence Award at State Fair Arena by Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association Assistant Director David Glover. The award is in recognition of “many years of outstanding media coverage of OSSAA activities.” [Photo by Russell Stitt]
Read moreAn early morning burglary last week at Heritage II Pharmacy in Hennessey mirrors a similar incident at a Kingfisher pharmacy last month.
Read moreThe state’s medical marijuana laws made Hennessey’s town board take a left turn instead of approving a proposed employee handbook.
Read moreCHAMBER SPEAKER — Dr. Ruth Inman, center, a former assistant professor of agricultural communications at Oklahoma State University, discussed marketing plans and strategies at Wednesday’s Biz-Connect Luncheon sponsored by the Kingfisher Chamber of Commerce. With her are Shauna Rupp, left, executive director at the chamber, and Kingfisher Mayor Roxie Alexander. [KT&FP Staff Photo]
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