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Theta Tau Chapter of Epsilon Sigma met at 7 p.m. Monday, March 18, in the fellowship hall of the Kingfisher First Christian Church.Teri Stake, chapter vice president, called the meeting to order and the opening ritual was repeated in unison.

Cashion High School varsity cheer was recognized Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the Capitol by State Sen. Darcy Jech (far left) and Rep. Denise Crosswhite (far right) for the unheard of double- double it pulled off this school year. The first major feat took place Sept.

She was a bright, shining light.More than one person used that metaphor to describe Kinlee Denton.“The world may not all feel it, but it will be a darker place without Kinlee in it,” said Miranda Guthrie, Denton’s English teacher at Kingfi sher High School.

Dolly Parton’s father couldn’t read or write.Her determination to ensure that didn’t happen to anyone else in her home of Sevier County in eastern Tennessee has made its way to Kingfisher County.Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will soon be a program available to nearly 1,000 youth in Oklahoma.

Spring is here and it’s time for the Chisholm Trail Museum to host a day of cowboy fun at one of the largest chuck wagon gatherings in the state.

Kingfisher High School seniors Coleman Gilles and Kate Henderson are the March 2024 Junior Lions.The two were guests at a recent meeting of the Kingfisher Lions Club.Gilles is the son of Brian and Tiffany Gilles.

Kingfisher County commissioners approved two actions related to the Hennessey Fire Department expansion and remodeling project Monday.One action involved a change of $2,445 from Architects in Partnership, raising the total project price to $1,944,027.

Hennessey town trustees voted to override their building code inspector’s denial - and their own codes - to approve an application to place a 2024 manufactured home at 300 W. Oklahoma Ave.The town’s code calls for a 1,200 square foot manufactured home.

Sample ballots are now available for the April 2 election.Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma. gov/ elections/ ovp or pick up a copy at the Kingfisher County Election Board during normal business hours.

Kingfisher Bookcase Review Club will meet Monday, March 25, at the Farm Bureau Insurance Building, 117 W. Sheridan Ave., Kingfisher.Dutch treat lunch is $10 and will be served at 11:30 a.m. followed by a presentation by Jeanne Morgan, who will review “Unbroken” by Linda Hildebrand.