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Their friendship began more than three decades ago in the fields and on the dirt roads of northwest Kingfisher County.
Read moreJudges at the recent Tri-State Music Festival at Enid gave Kingfisher High School band the highest possible rating for their marching show “Con Fuego.” The result was particularly sweet since last year’s marching season was hampered by COVID-19. “The kids worked really hard and we were all grateful that Covid did not affect our rehearsals like last year,” assistant director Mandy Owens said. “We also appreciate the incredible support we’ve received from Dr. [Daniel] Craig, [KPS superintendent], the school board and our band boosters.” Drum majors Destiny Buckner and Syra Littlehawk hold the trophy (kneeling). Other band members include: second row, from left, Ana Cuellar, K.C. Ortega and Angela Munoz; third row, Adah Anderman, Joaquin Wallace, Landon Eaton, Alezandro Cuellar, Erica Jenkins-Farris, Hannah Click, Keira Laudwig, Lyndsi Moyeda, Emily Altizer and Owens; back, Coleman Kitchens, Jesus Montiel, Andrew Osborn, Brody Boden, Brenden Hill, J.W. Struck, Wayde Barrios, Blake Mayfield, Colton Livingston, Clayton Weinmeister, Achilles Branson and Dakota Horn, director. [Photo Provided]
Read moreThis stunning photo by award-winning local photographer Michael Louthan was misidentified in Wednesday’s paper as the Annuschat farm in Kingfisher County. In an email to the Times & Free Press, Kyle Marks wrote that the house is actually the Marks homestead in Blaine County. “That’s the house my dad grew up in,” he said. “That farm is like a second home to me and my family and one of our favorite places to go. Grandpa Marks and I worked over there all the time.” Kyle Marks, his dad Terry Marks, his aunt and uncle, his 89-year-old grandmother and his two sisters all have framed prints of Louthan’s photo hanging in their homes.
Read moreAlice Lenora Mapel becomes Kingfisher County’s newest centenarian on Monday and will be feted with a week of celebration.
Read moreOfficers of all six Kingfisher County FFA chapters participated in the 2021 Oklahoma FFA Chapter Officer Leadership Training Conference Sept. 28 at the Enid Event Center.
Read moreRecord breaking.
Read moreHennessey Elementary Eagles of the Week for the week ending Sept. 17 included pre-kindergarten students Blakely Harak, Mateo Chavez, Kayson Lee and Reagan Bellinger; kindergarten students Hagen Hajek, Emeri Miller and Aspen Lott; first graders Mason Moore, Adelynn Bryson, Ittzel Dominguez and Erik Luevanos; second graders Mia Robles, Kennes Briley, Piper Zielny and Jax Beaman; third graders Blakely Choate, Madi Guffey, Charlee Walker and Gracie Hau; and fourth graders Avery Weimer, Cutter Scott, German Martinez and Kinslee Copeland. [Photo provided]
Read moreThe space between the Kingfisher APB and 13th Street will be used for additional parking for school events.
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