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A dedication ceremony and reception in memory of Hennessey High School graduate and United States Air Force Colonel Derek Ivan Grimes is scheduled this Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Hennessey Mercantile.The family invites others to join them from 3-4 p.m.State Rep.

A “changing of the guard” occurred Monday.New county officials were on hand at the Board of Kingfisher County Commissioners’ weekly meeting.

Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Lynda Ozan announced that an Oklahoma Centennial Ranch award has been presented to the owner of a Kingfisher County ranch.Michael Blakley owns the 4B Hereford Ranch located in the vicinity of Hennessey.

CHISHOLM TRAIL TECHNOLOGY CENTER has announced its Students of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2024-25.

The Kingfisher Community Fund (KCF) announced the opening of its 2025 grant cycle on Jan. 1.KCF seeks to fund projects and organizations that enhance the quality of life in Kingfisher.

The lobby of the Kingfi sher County Courthouse was full Thursday morning.There wasn’t a big court case taking place, but rather a changing of the guard in several offices inside the courthouse walls and beyond.

Voting begins this week for registered voters in Kingfisher to decide the fate of a sales tax extension to fund a new fire department.The election to extend a one-half cent sales tax for an additional 10 years will be held Tuesday, Jan. 14.However, early voting begins Thursday, Jan.

Kingfisher County Court Clerk Lisa Markus issued marriage licenses recently to the following couples: December 19: Andrew Standing Bear Richardson, 33, and Haley Marie Holland, 30, both of Kingfisher.December 23: Preston Cole Eminger, 26, and Peyton Mackenzie McCormick, 23, both of Kingfisher.

Midship Pipeline announced last month a $10,000 donation to the Kingfisher American Legion.