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The corner of Main and Broadway was lit up last Friday night, whether it be the sounds of the Kingfi sher High School choir, the bright, shining lights of the Chamber of Commerce Christmas tree or the overall spirit of Christmas.

Just a reminder that the weekend edition of the Times & Free Press will print two days ahead of schedule.Although the edition will print early, it will still be delivered to post offices and newsstands at regular times for weekend delivery.

•Kingfisher Winter Nights will be opening its holiday season Saturday, Nov. 30.The annual lights spectacular in Kingfisher Park will include the lighting of the 50-foot tree at 6 p.m. It will also include food trucks, live music, concessions, train rides and more. KWN will be open through Dec.

Through the CHS Seeds for Stewardship program, the Dover FFA chapter is receiving $5,000.These funds will be used to grow the FFA program and improve the quality of education offered through the program’s curriculum.

NBC Oklahoma has unveiled the latest painting in its popular NBC Oklahoma Artist Series – “Wind and Clouds” by Brenda Kingery.The painting explores the complex history of native peoples’ struggles, migrations and celebrations amidst the changing American landscape.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia illness.It can take a toll not only on the individual, but on family and caregivers. It’s a disease that attacks the brain, which causes impaired memory, thinking and behavior.

Kingfisher Emmanuel Lutheran Church comfort dog ministry held its third annual 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, Oct. 26. Approximately 75 individuals participated in the event and $6,000 was raised to support Kingfisher Meals on Wheels.

Hennessey Farmerettes met at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the First Christian Church for a salad luncheon and meeting.The meeting was called to order by President Pansy Wheeler, who also led the pledge to the American flag.Chaplain Mary Curry gave the devotion “The Pause to Pray.

On Election Day, voters in six states weighed in on measures to enact either top-two, top-four, or top-five primary elections. These “jungle primaries” list all candidates, regardless of party, on the same primary election ballot.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports: October 5 - Larceny of merchandise from retailer.Officer Kyle Svoboda responded to a report of theft at Walmart, 200 W. Starlite Drive.