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Okarche Public School just received word that the yearbook staff of 2021 was awarded the National Program of Excellence Award, Bronze Level. This is the second year the Okarche yearbook staff has won an award at the national level. The National Yearbook Program of Excellence is awarded to yearbook programs based on the extraordinary efforts that go into creating a yearbook and making it accessible to every student. The criteria includes a meaningful book for all students, a book in every student’s hands and effective project management, which includes meeting deadlines. The 2021 yearbook staff was comprised of, from left: McKenzie Stewart, Hannah Shepherd, Abigail McIlvain, Bridget Himes, Angelica Mojica, Hayley Coffey, Kori Cox, and Ember Black. Their adviser is Traci Fuller. [Photo provided]
Read moreKingfisher Times & Free Press Senior Editor Christine Reid was the guest speaker at the Kingfisher County Retired Educators meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Her presentation topic was “Preserving Your True Legacy: Ethical Wills or Legacy Letters as a Complement to Traditional Estate Planning.” Reid, center, is pictured with KCRE President Nancy Teders, left, and program chairman Cathy Howard. [Photo provided]
Read moreThe Hennessey Farmerettes met Jan. 13 at the Wellness Mercantile in Hennessey for the group’s first gathering of 2022.
Read moreKingfisher Bookcase Review Club has canceled the meeting it planned next week.
Read moreOkarche Public Schools has announced its honor rolls for the first semester of the 2021-22 school year.
Read moreThe Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:
Read moreHennessey Fire Department responded to the following recent calls:
Read moreIn a 3-1 vote, Hennessey’s town trustees approved a 10-step employee pay scale that would take effect July 1 and then passed it 4-0 when the same four members met as the Hennessey Utilities Authority.
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