Local book club meets Monday
Kingfisher Bookcase Review Club will meet Monday, Nov. 27, at the Farm Bureau Insurance Building, 117 W. Sheridan Ave., Kingfi sher.Dutch treat lunch is $10 and will be served at 11:30 a.m.
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Reception to honor Cashion’s Hamils on 50th anniversary
Randy and Debra Hamil of Cashion are set to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Dec. 2.The reception will take place at Cimarron National Golf Club in Guthrie from 3 to 7 p.m.
New county radio system not yet operational
New radio systems in all three county commission districts, which were installed last week, are still in limbo because of a pending decision between Pioneer Telephone and Verizon.
Have you misplaced your favorite turkey recipe?
It’s time to prepare the turkey and fixings for another Thanksgiving meal.If you have lost mom’s recipe on “How to Cook a Turkey,” you’re in luck.
Jacksons donates to first responders
Jacksons of Kingfisher recently partnered with the Kingfisher Police Department and Kingfisher Fire Department through the Chevy First Responder Appreciation program, presenting each department with a $2,500 donation.
Hennessey teen dies in accident
A 15-year-old Hennessey male died from injuries suffered in a one-vehicle accident Monday.The Oklahoma Highway Patrol, which investigated the accident about three-quarter mile east of Hennessey on County Road E640 near County Road N2880, does not release the name of juveniles.
County settles jail suit
A suit against the Kingfi sher County Sheriff’s Department alleging sexual misconduct in the jail regarding a female prisoner has been settled at a cost of $70,000.Sheriff Dennis Banther, who attended a settlement hearing at the Western District of the U.S.
Board of ed seat filing begins soon
Candidate filing for board of education seats in the Kingfisher County school districts is nearing.Qualified candidates may file at the Kingfisher County Election Board office at the Kingfisher County Courthouse from 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4, until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6.
Next edition prints early
Although it shouldn’t affect the delivery of your newspaper, the upcoming weekend edition of the Times & Free Press will be printed two days earlier than normal.The early printing is due to the newspaper printer being closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Settlement could lead to 12% tax hike
The settlement agreement made between Kingfi sher Public Schools and a former football player last week could see property taxes rise 12% for each of the next three years for those living within the district’s boundaries.