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A harrowing experience involving town employees was still fresh on the minds of the Hennessey Town Board last week.“They thought they could dig far enough away from the line that it wouldn’t cave in on them.”That’s what Hennessey Town Administrator told town trustees at their Thursday night meeting.

Former Army Capt. Bob Ford (top left) was the guest speaker at Monday’s Veterans Day Assembly at Kingfisher High School. Ford, who resides in Okeene, served as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam from July 1967 to July 1968 and flew over 1,000 missions.

Kingfisher Airport is set to undergo a major runway expansion that supporters say will be a major benefit.Commissioners on Monday approved a contract with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for a $2.6 million grant.

Kingfisher’s city manager is seeking input from business owners in an open forum this week.Jim Thomas will take part in a “question and answer” session this Wednesday, Nov. 15.“Meet the Manager” takes place at 5:30 p.m. at the Kingfisher County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building.

Christmas spirit will be alive and well in Kingfisher this Friday night.The Community Tree Lighting will highlight an evening full of events, which will include shopping at downtown stores, food, music, entertainment...and Santa.The tree lighting will take place at 6 p.m.

As children whisper their wishes in Santa’s ear, stand in awe over half-eaten cookies and an empty glass of milk or squeal in delight opening their gifts, adults’ hearts overflow.…but what about foster teens living in group homes or shelters?

Another school board meeting netted no obvious immediate movement regarding the civil lawsuit in which the district is involved.Kingfisher’s board of education met for just over 90 minutes in executive session during a special meeting on Monday.

TOP LONGHORNS – Dover Elementary Principal Jared Reese (far left) recently announced the Students of the Month for October 2023.

Okarche High School has announced its honor students of the month. The October Students of the Month (top photo) are eighth grader Arron Osborn, left, and junior Hunter Mueggenborg, right.