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The Emergency Drought Commission met last Tuesday and voted on several motions regarding the Emergency Drought Cost-Share Program.The deadline for practices related to water well drilling, pipeline, pumping plant and water facilities has been extended to Dec. 31, 2024.

For two decades a Jenkins child has roamed the halls of Cashion Schools, and we could not be more grateful and thankful of our decision to be Wildcats.

It is becoming increasingly clear that some of America’s most serious problems can be traced back to our colleges and universities -- or at least the ones educating the country’s most powerful people.

Touting the many positive attributes of the City of Kingfisher, Vernie Snow Aquatic Center Project Manager Richard Greene spoke to Lions Club members at a recent meeting about the extensive renovation and reopening of the pool facility.

More wagons.More live animals. Visitors from at least five other states.All of that was featured Saturday at the Chisholm Trail Museum’s annual Chuck Wagon Gathering.

MONDAY FULL OF FOND FAREWELLS

The goal was $7,500.Reality was better. Much, much better. More than 160 people participated on a chilly morning last Saturday in the inaugural Oklahoma Blazin’ Past Burns 5k and 1-mile run in Kingfisher.

One of the groups who helps the underserved is seeking its own bit of help.The Compassion Clinic is seeking those willing to provide food for the volunteers who work at the clinic each month.

Okarche brought home the sweepstakes trophy last weekend from the Class 3A southwest regional speech and debate tournament.On top of the team claiming the overall championship, several team members placed in the top four of their respective events, which qualified them for the state tournament.