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It is important for caregivers to get quality sleep.Getting more REM sleep can make a difference in mental processes, including memory and learning.REM, a sleep stage characterized by rapid eye movement, is one of four sleep stages.

His name was Kingston.He wasn’t quite as rude a guest as Uri and he didn’t stay nearly as long, but he was bad enough.But relief is on the horizon and - depending on when you’re reading this - it may already be here.

If you had the opportunity to potentially save nearly $1.8 million over the next 30 years, would you take it?Dover Public Schools said “Yes.”A ribbon cutting ceremony is set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the school in which its new solar energy system will be unveiled.

Good afternoon, art enthusiasts!This year’s highly anticipated art show, presented by the Okarche Public Schools art program, is set to be a feast for the eyes and senses, featuring a dazzling array of mixed media works that invite you to feel the art as much as see it.

The last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 1 is approaching.That deadline is Friday, March 7.The election will decide municipal seats in Dover, Hennessey and Okarche for Kingfisher County.

Gilmour Elementary School has announced its Good BEE-havior Students of the Week for the week ending Feb. 14.

Marriage LicensesKingfisher County Court Clerk Lauren Stroh issued marriage licenses recently to the following couples: February 11: Richard Czekay Tobias, 49, and Laura E. Knight, 52, both of Yukon; Tel Jacob Wittmer, 26, Holton, Kan., and Madelyn Anne Gerken, 25, Cashion.

Following are reports and citations recently filed by the Hennessey Police Department:Reports Assist – Police Chief Christian Solis and Officer Matthew Bruner assisted the ABLE Commission while it conducted a search warrant at Friends Bar at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5.

The following traffic accidents are being investigated by the Kingfisher Police Department: January 13, 9:45 a.m. - At U.S. 81 and Starlite Drive.Daniel Grellner, 63, Okarche, driving a 2022 Ram 1500, was northbound on U.S. 81 and stopped at the intersection of Starlite Drive.

Free money’s effect on government not good“Free” money must be as addictive as hard drugs. I say that because of the reaction by the leftist Deep State’s dramatic opposition to President Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce unnecessary and wasted federal spending.