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The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:February 3 - Obstructing officer, speeding- posted zone, no valid driver’s license and failure to show insurance.Officer Christopher Mc-Daniel said in his report that he observed a northbound vehicle on U.S.

Chisholm Trail Technology Center recently announced its Students of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2023-24.

An apparent mechanical failure caused an accident that resulted in two Okeene children being injured Friday in an auto accident.The accident happened about 3 1/2 miles east of Loyal on County Road E720, according to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

The Hennessey Police Department has issued the following citations:Jan. 15-Feb. 5, 2024Driving Under Suspension 2nd or Subsequent ($815) —Nixon Hax, Enid. Driving Under Suspension 1st Offense ($565) — Melissa Marie Perrine, Hennessey.

ROTARY PROGRAM – Nate Meier of Okeene Milling Company, left, was the guest speaker of the Kingfi sher Rotary Club recently.

Sunshine Week came to a close Saturday, March 16, but its intentions should be highlighted all year.Sunshine Week is a celebration of access to public information and what it means to you and your community.

Jared Harrison of Kingfisher was hired as the Town of Hennessey’s attorney by the board of trustees during its meeting Thursday night.Harrison, the city attorney for Kingfisher, said his rate is $225 an hour.Trustee Bert Gritz said he’d like to have an attorney at all meetings.

Retiring Kingfisher City/ County Emergency Management Director Steve Loftis was the guest speaker, Monday, March 11, at the monthly meeting of Kingfi sher County Republican Women.

The first full week in March proved to be both a busy - and productive one for Kingfisher choral students.It began Tuesday, March 5, when the junior high and high school students took part in the OSSAA’s district solo and ensemble contest at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva.

Forrest Gump said “life is like a box of chocolates.”Jake Merrick likened it to a big jigsaw puzzle.“If you’re able to see the big picture, it makes the pieces make sense. If you get lost…you find yourself gazing at all these meaningless pieces. You have no reference point,” he said.