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Kingfisher Public Schools’ aim to boost reading skills among students received its own boost last week.The district was informed it will receive an Oklahoma Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant.The grant will allow the district to implement Read to Rise, a family literacy program.

Kingfisher business leaders were treated to a mini-concert inside Pioneer’s renovated conference center.Well, sort of. Business consultant and coach Mike Conn was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Kingfisher Chamber of Commerce Biz-Connect luncheon.

The Redlands academic team continued its tradition of excellence by sending two squads to the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) 2025 Community College Championship Tournament in Chicago.

Michelle Nabors, center, an attorney who works for Harrison and Mecklenburg’s Stillwater offi ce, was the guest speaker of the Kingfi sher Rotary Club recently. She narrated a presentation which related her experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in East Africa earlier this year.

The Hennessey Farmerettes met March 13 in the home of Margie Mc-Connell for its monthly meeting.Maxine Helgeson served as hostess.Pansy Wheeler called the meeting to order and Paula Nicholson led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.

From the National Finals Rodeo, sporting events, livestock shows and countless other events, many Oklahoma families have fond memories of attending events at the Jim Norick Arena.

[Ed. Note: LAURA HOLLIS IS OFF THIS WEEK. THE FOLLOWING COLUMN BY JUDGE ANDREW P. NAPOLITANO REPLACES HERS.]-- Voltaire (1694-1778) When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, he included in it a list of the colonists’ grievances with the British government.

Kingfisher County Court Clerk Lauren Stroh issued marriage licenses recently to the following couples: March 17: Charles Biffle, 58, and Shelli Freeman, 57, both of Mustang.March 18: Jesus Daniel Soto Guzman, 23, and Yosdy Darian Carreon Escarcega, 24, both of Dover.MisdemeanorsState vs.

Okarche High School announced its February 2025 Lion and Lioness. These students are considered for things such as having positive attitudes, compassion and teamwork. Recognized were seniors Jaylan Candy-Fire and Katy Cresswell. [Photo by Jordyn Darst, Okarche Yearbook Staff]