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Four Kingfisher County youth have won their second round of the Elks Hoop Shoot competition and have qualified for state. Kingfisher was the host site last Saturday of the Elks Northwest District Hoop Shoot. County shooters won four of the six divisions.

By Barb WalterFor The Times & Free PressThe Hennessey Board of Trustees’ discussions to update the town’s “2006 to April 2022” code book made a quick U-turn last Thursday evening.

Who will be the 2023 Kingfisher Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year? And the award for the community’s best volunteer?Find the answers to those questions plus more award winners on Monday night.The 85th annual Kingfisher Chamber of Commerce Gala is Jan. 29 at the Kingfisher County Fairgrounds.

Kingfisher County commissioners got a 10 a.m start to their weekly meeting Monday, an hour later than the normal time because of an overnight ice storm.The courthouse did not open until 10 a.m., two hours later than normal in the interest of safety due to slick roads.

Kingfisher County students - for the second week in a row - got a longer weekend than was originally scheduled.All six county public schools as well as Holy Trinity Catholic School, called off classes on Monday.

Kingfisher County Commissioner Heath Dobrovolny spoke at a recent meeting of the Kingfi sher Lions Club.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:December 27 - Burglary- second degree and larceny from the house.Officer Aaron Schlegel took a report of theft at Cattlemen’s Inn, 224 W. Broadway Ave.

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, “Prevention and early intervention strategies can reduce the impact of substance use and mental disorders in America’s communities.

Gilmour Elementary School has announced its Good Bee-Havior Students of the Week for the week ending Jan. 12.

Stephanie Simpson with Integris Stroke Awareness presented information to the Kingfisher County Retired Educators Association during the group’s meeting on Jan. 10.