Interbank Christmas Open House
Interbank in Kingfisher held its first Christmas Open House since Covid last Thursday, Dec. 12. Guests were treated to a number of refreshments as well as the opportunity to win several door prizes.
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Tax bills could be mailed this week
Kingfisher County residents have been awaiting their tax bills for several weeks.The wait may soon be over.County Treasurer Robin Rother said she “anticipates” mailing out tax bills to residents Monday, Dec. 16.
KPS board makes move on RIF
Andy Evans said he understood the emotions that were showing at the Kingfisher Board of Education table.“This is serious business,” he said. “And this is one of the saddest days.
![STUART PURINTUN addresses the members of the Kingfisher Board of Education prior to a vote that would see 18 people lose their jobs due to a reduction in force on Wednesday. [KT&FP Staff Photo]](/sites/kingfisherpress.net/files/styles/large/public/67f4c4d4bc_Ar00102001.jpg?itok=roBs_l-5 "STUART PURINTUN addresses the members of the Kingfisher Board of Education prior to a vote that would see 18 people lose their jobs due to a reduction in force on Wednesday. [KT&FP Staff Photo]")
44 years and no longer counting
It’s a toss up as to who will miss her the most.One thing’s for sure, with 44 years of service to the citizens of Kingfisher County, Jeannie Boevers will be missed.
![COUNTY CLERK Jeannie Boevers sits at her desk at the Kingfisher County Courthouse. Boevers has served the county for 44 years, both in the county clerk and treasurer’s office. She is retiring at the end of this year. [KT&FP Staff Photo]](/sites/kingfisherpress.net/files/styles/large/public/53fe77817f_Ar00103002.jpg?itok=pIJdfhyf "COUNTY CLERK Jeannie Boevers sits at her desk at the Kingfisher County Courthouse. Boevers has served the county for 44 years, both in the county clerk and treasurer’s office. She is retiring at the end of this year. [KT&FP Staff Photo]")
Hennessey sets filing, election dates for board seats, town treasurer
Hennessey’s Board of Trustees and Utilities Authority members unanimously voted to set the Feb. 3-5 filing dates and call for an April 1 town-wide election to fill three board seats and the town treasurer position.Members unanimously approved both actions during their Tuesday, Dec.
Town of Hennessey to start charging card fee
Debit and credit card fees have cost the Town of Hennessey nearly $20,000 in 2024.“We’re losing 2.75 percent each time someone pays us (for anything) with a credit card,” Town Administrator Tiffany Tillman told the Hennessey Board of Trustees and Utilities Authority during its meeting last Tuesday.
Mecklenburg, Barnett named Junior Lions
Kingfisher High School seniors Robert Barnett and Talor Mecklenburg are the December 2024 Junior Lions.The two were guests at a recent meeting of the Kingfi sher Lions Club.Barnett is the son of Robert and Amy Barnett.
![KHS SENIORS Robert Barnett, left, and Talor Mecklenburg were selected as the December 2024 Junior Lions. They were guests at a recent meeting of the civic group. [KT&FP Staff Photo]](/sites/kingfisherpress.net/files/styles/large/public/4d83d03ee4_Ar00303004.jpg?itok=Uzz0nmbF "KHS SENIORS Robert Barnett, left, and Talor Mecklenburg were selected as the December 2024 Junior Lions. They were guests at a recent meeting of the civic group. [KT&FP Staff Photo]")
Local students pick up degrees from UCO
The University of Central Oklahoma celebrated the achievements of approximately 937 graduates during the Fall 2024 commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14 at Hamilton Field House.UCO President Todd G. Lamb gave remarks at each of the university’s five ceremonies.