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It’s not just a hobby.HAM (or amateur) radio enthusiasts enjoy connecting with others worldwide, but also provide an important service to their communities.In times of emergency, HAM radio service can operate on a generator or battery backup power even when internet and cell service are inoperable.

The minor allegedly responsible for sending potentially threatening messages toward Kingfisher Public Schools students via social media was in custody Friday morning,” the Times & Free Press confirmed.

Generous rain fell across much of Kingfisher County Thursday night and Friday morning, helping boost the county’s small grain fields.Many fields, which were sown earlier, are already providing pasture for livestock.More recently-sown fields are thriving with adequate moisture.

Marriage LicensesKingfisher County Court Clerk Lisa Markus issued marriage licenses recently to the following couples: November 27: Freddy James Bryant, Jr., 36, and Rachel Ann Uhlenhake, 35, both of Kingfisher.November 28: Cristian Villa Marquez, 32, and Leslie Alvarez, 26, both of Hennessey.

The following traffic accidents are being investigated by the Kingfisher Police Department: November 15, 12 p.m. - At U.S. 81 and Robberts Avenue.Bradley Stewart, 30, Kingfisher, driving a 2018 Chevrolet 1500, was westbound on East Robberts Avenue and stopped at the traffic signal.

David Blair, president of the Kingfisher Educational Foundation and Tanya Cameron, board member, presented the program for the Kingfisher Rotary Club last week.

Kingfisher County commissioners opened 38 six-month bids on road and bridge materials and commercial roadway work for all three districts Monday at their weekly meeting.

After a 37-minute executive session, Jason Sternberger’s contract was renewed for the 2024-25 year by a unanimous vote of the Hennessey Board of Education.The move was made Monday night during the board’s regular December meeting.Sternberger was hired in 2021, replacing retiring Superintendent Dr.