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The Hennessey police officer accused of shooting a family’s pet has resigned from the department.Hennessey Town Administrator Tiffany Tillman confirmed last Friday afternoon that Tyler Baxter had tendered his resignation.The resignation was effective immediately.

The Town of Hennessey was gigged for “inadequate record retention” by its auditor over a $99,000 capital outlay check issued in 2022-23.“The check was cleared with no purchase requisitions, orders or invoices retained on file,” according to the “finding” by Arledge & Associates.

Doors are opening once again.When Miriam, Emmanuel Lutheran Church’s comfort dog, passed away unexpectedly last fall, the team wasn’t sure what came next.

Kingfisher High School seniors Keylun Combs and Mia Hartman are the September 2024 Junior Lions.The two were guests at a recent meeting of the Kingfisher Lions Club.Combs is the son of Tom and Erin Newell and Chris and Jamie Combs.

Kingfisher County commissioners opened six bids Monday on a project to build an addition to the District 1 shop and tabled action until next week’s meeting to allow time to study them.Bids ranged in cost for the basic structure from $249,860 to $518,000.

Considering retirement?Do you have questions about Medicare?If you answered yes to either question, the Long Term Care Authority is planning a free forum that may be beneficial.“Medicare Roadmap” is a step-bystep guide to those turning 65 and new to Medicare.

Lomega High School held its annual LHS ceremony Saturday with the theme for the event being “Hollywood Nights.” Candidates were selected and voted upon by the student body. Seniors Bode Williams and Chloe Meier were chosen as the 2024-2025 Mr. and Miss LHS.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:August 20 - Malicious injury/destruction of property.Officer Kyle Svoboda made contact with the owner of a vehicle which had been vandalized in the 400 block of South Seventh Street.

The Hennessey Police Department reports issuing the following citations:Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor ($535) – Steffani Ramirez, Dover;No Driver License Issued ($365) – Carlos Arturo Martinez Ramirez, Seiling; Angelica Sanchez, Hennessey; Eduardo Alvarado Alcaraz, Enid; Carlos Rodolfo...