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The Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs has filed a request for summary judgment in a lawsuit first filed in 2020 by Paycom.“Paycom’s frivolous lawsuit is intended only to target free speech by conservatives,” said Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs President Jonathan Small.

The Cashion FFA Chapter held its annual banquet on May 14.The evening began at 6 p.m. with a meal in the school cafeteria.FFA members served the meal and provided drinks.The banquet began at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.

The Wednesday, June 19, edition of the Times & Free Press will print Monday afternoon.The early printing schedule will allow us to get the edition to print subscribers ahead of the Juneteenth holiday Wednesday.The edition will be in newsstands Tuesday afternoon.

( Ed. note: For much more information on next Tuesday’s election, see our special “Primary Election Information” section beginning on Page 6 of this edition. It includes biographical information on all the candidates for Kingfisher County offices who will appear on the ballot.

[ Ed. note: Jeremiah Loper has authorized the Times & Free Press to publish the following paid political announcement of his candidacy for Kingfisher County Sheriff, subject to the June 18 Republican primary election.]My name is Jeremiah Loper, and I am running for Kingfisher County Sheriff.

The Kingfisher City Commission approved next year’s operating budget and voted for a raise for the city manager Monday at its regular June meeting. Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a budget of $22.79 million for the 2025 fiscal year, which begins July 1.

True Pink Beauty.Whisper Sweet Nothings.Rosalie’s Smile.Riot on the Kindergarten Bus.At first glance, one might think those are names of songs written and performed over the last few decades.

Kingfisher County producers and elevators are in the midst of a harvest to remember – one to help take the bad taste out of their mouths from the preceding year.Farmers and elevators countywide were busy until midnight over the weekend, gathering in the new crop.

It’s called Compassion Clinic for a reason.The job calls for it. Rachel Cameron talked about the monthly outreach at a recent Kingfisher Lions Club meeting.

Primary elections for federal, state and county candidates are scheduled for June 18 across the state.On Election Day, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.You can find your polling place using the OK Voter Portal.Voters are reminded that Oklahoma has modified closed primaries.