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• PFAS can be present in our water, soil, air, and food as well as in materials found in our homes or workplaces, including:• Drinking water – in public drinking water systems and private drinking water wells.

The Dover girls basketball team won two games in 2019-20.The next year, that number quadrupled to eight. Then it was 20.Then 23. This year? The Lady Longhorns went 28-3, were ranked No. 1 all season and advanced to the Class B state tournament for the first time in 17 years.

Every fire call.Every ambulance call. Every effort to secure the best personnel, equipment and training.Every idea to improve or build a better fire department.It’s about taking care of family.

Two longtime public servants will be honored Monday during their respective retirement parties.Kingfisher Fire Chief Tony Stewart (see story above) will be feted during a come-and-go celebration at City Hall, 301 N. Main St.It will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The newest addition to the Playground of Dreams is complete and Kingfisher AMBUCS wants to recognize those who made it possible.The sign leading to the playground at Kingfisher Park has been constructed.An unveiling of the sign will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at the playground.

The Kingfisher Chamber of Commerce will continue the tradition of its annual community Easter Egg Hunt, but this year will introduce a new tradition with a new location. The event will be moved to the Kingfisher High School football/soccer field.

In anticipation of the reopening of the newly renovated K-town Kove, a meeting for senior citizens to share their input and ideas about senior wellness programs at the Vernie Snow Aquatic Center will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 25, at the pool.

The state sales tax was lower by $2,815,290 in March, a reflection of the difficult economic times.Despite that, three county towns showed gains for the month compared to March 2023 –Hennessey, Cashion and Dover.

Marriage LicensesKingfisher County Court Clerk Lisa Markus issued marriage licenses recently to the following couples: March 1: Luis Fernando Munoz Mendoza, 28, and Silvia Adrianna Garcia, 23, both of Kingfisher.March 11: Justice Evan Spybuck, 26, and Ashley Sydney Burke, 28, both of Oklahoma City.

Candidate filing for county offices begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, when the filing period opens, the Kingfisher County Election Board Shawna Butts said.The filing period closes at 5 p.m. Friday, April 5.Candidates for county offices file with the secretary of the County Election Board.