CHISHOLM TRAIL
CHISHOLM TRAIL Technology Center recently announced its Students of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2024-25.
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AEDP grant, loan applications available
The Agriculture Enhancement and Diversifi cation Program applications are now available for Oklahomans seeking a grant or loan. The deadline for proposals is Jan. 2, 2025.
Cashion FFA chapter recognized for excellence during national convention
The Cashion FFA chapter has been recognized in the 2024 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization.The program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization.
Recent Hennessey police citations
Following are citations recently issued by members of the Hennessey Police Department:Driving Under the Influence ($500-$1,000) — Dalton Jones, Kaiser, Mo. No Driver License Issued ($365) — Jesus Jose Artalejo Perez, Wichita, Kan.;Speeding (21-25 Over, $267) — Macarter Jace Williams, Ganon, Ga.
Hospital opens new Senior Life Solutions program
Mercy Hospital Kingfisher’s new Senior Life Solutions program is designed to help seniors with their unique needs if they experience anxiety or depression because of life changes as they age.
Fires ravage parts of county
Storms on Wednesday night brought more than two inches of rain to some parts of Kingfisher County.While a welcome sight in what was set to be the driest October in recorded history prior to their arrival, the rains didn’t come soon enough.
![CASHION FIRE Chief Clayton Hill took this photo of a wildfire that started north of Cashion and eventually made its way north of the Cimarron River, destroying 10 homes and thousands of acres before it was contained. [Photo provided]](/sites/kingfisherpress.net/files/styles/large/public/0f69e94a17_Ar00101001.jpg?itok=9EPscveC "CASHION FIRE Chief Clayton Hill took this photo of a wildfire that started north of Cashion and eventually made its way north of the Cimarron River, destroying 10 homes and thousands of acres before it was contained. [Photo provided]")
CTTC earns grant to help take Pioneer partnership to new heights, facilitate its broadband expansion
The partnership between Chisholm Trail Technology Center and Pioneer Telephone Cooperative continues to be rock-solid…and beneficial for both.The latest example is a 19-week training program that began recently at CTTC in which hundreds of Pioneer employees will take part.
![PIONEER CREWS take part in a recent training exercise at Chisholm Trail Technology Center. CTTC was awarded a grant for more than $500,000, which it will use to help train some 200 Pioneer employees over the next several months. [Photo provided]](/sites/kingfisherpress.net/files/styles/large/public/eee44b6550_Ar00102002.jpg?itok=zJSk44N0 "PIONEER CREWS take part in a recent training exercise at Chisholm Trail Technology Center. CTTC was awarded a grant for more than $500,000, which it will use to help train some 200 Pioneer employees over the next several months. [Photo provided]")
State of schools topic at annual chamber event
The Kingfisher Chamber of Commerce held its annual “State of the Schools” luncheon Tuesday at the Chisholm Trail Technology Center.The event featured presentations by Kingfisher Public Schools Interim Superintendent Andy Evans and CTTC Superintendent Kurt Thomas.
11 KPS students land spot on WOCDA Honor Choir
Eight Kingfisher High School and three Kingfisher Junior High vocal students earned their spots recently on a prestigious honor choir.
![KPS VOCAL students selected for the WOCDA Honor Choir include, from left: front row, Kynslee Nance, Shilo Willingham and Evelyn Martin; middle row, Brailyn Schroeder, Gisselle Ponce, Bianca Garcia and Haven Branson; and back row, TJ Washington, Ethan McLean, Jackson Garrett and Thaddeus Stephenson. Garcia, Branson, Ponce and Nance were selected for the third straight year, which earned them a medal. [Photo provided]](/sites/kingfisherpress.net/files/styles/large/public/063ef79f00_Ar00201005.jpg?itok=MRqgbf38 "KPS VOCAL students selected for the WOCDA Honor Choir include, from left: front row, Kynslee Nance, Shilo Willingham and Evelyn Martin; middle row, Brailyn Schroeder, Gisselle Ponce, Bianca Garcia and Haven Branson; and back row, TJ Washington, Ethan McLean, Jackson Garrett and Thaddeus Stephenson. Garcia, Branson, Ponce and Nance were selected for the third straight year, which earned them a medal. [Photo provided]")
NATIONAL FINALISTS
The Lomega FFA Conduct of Chapter Meetings team made the final round of the competition at the recent National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.
