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Much of Kingfisher County got another round of rain Thursday night and Friday morning and the amounts have the Cimarron River nearing flood stage.The overnight rain, which affected most of western Oklahoma, totaled 1.7 inches in Kingfisher and raised Kingfisher’s total rain for November to 6.

A previous story indicated Kingfisher Winter Nights will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25.The attraction at Kingfisher Park will be open both of those days. However, the train will not run on the two days.KWN will be open to drive-through and walkthrough traffic.The attraction opens Nov.

The Okarche High School speech team took part in the OSSAA Class 4A state one-act competition in Choctaw last weekend.The team qualified for state by placing second at the regional.State comprised of nine different schools competing with their respective oneact plays.

The following is adapted from a talk delivered on July 23, 2024, at Hillsdale College’s Blake Center for Faith and Freedom in Somers, Connecticut.

Hennessey Elementary announced its Eagles of the Week for the week ending Oct. 25. Pictured left are those earning the honor.

Hennessey Elementary announced its Eagles of the Week for the week ending Nov. 1. Pictured on the right are those earning the honor.

DOVER ELEMENTARY Principal Jared Reese, far right, has announced the school’s Students of the Month for October 2024.

Okarche First Baptist Church recently welcomed a new youth minister and his family to its congregation. Ty Payne began serving in that role Oct. 1 and previously served in youth ministry for 13 years at El Reno First Baptist Church.

Lt. Col. Matt Fleharty of the United States Air Force will be the featured speaker at next Monday’s Veterans Day assembly at Kingfisher High School.The assembly will be held in the APB at 11 a.m.

Kingfisher County voters took to the polls Tuesday for the 2024 general election.Most notably, the election is to decide the presidential race, but there are several other races and issues on the ballot.Polls closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday, which was after this edition went to press.