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Oppressive heat tried to stop the Pride of Kingfisher marching band.But it wasn’t successful. The group of perfromers from Kingfisher High School achieved the highest score Saturday at the Tri-State Marching Festival in Enid.

Hennessey town trustees took no action Monday night on an employment contract with Tiffany Tillman, town administrator, after more than two hours in executive session during a special meeting.

Some Kingfisher choir students not only earned a tremendous honor, but also picked up some valuable experience for an even bigger one down the road.A total of 24 junior high and high school students auditioned Saturday, Sept.

Three Kingfisher High School seniors were guests recently at a meeting of the Kingfisher Rotary Club.Joining the local civic group were Kamia Hamilton, Raylee Snodgrass and Cade Covalt.Hamilton is the daughter of Regina Hamilton.She’s active in basketball, tennis and also involved in Lifeway Church.

The 2023 Kingfisher County Fair results have been announced. Results are listed in order of placing unless otherwise indicated.

October is National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, a time to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices many long-term care (LTC) residents have made to better our community and to call attention to the rights of residents in long-term care facilities.

More than 30 varieties of tree seedlings native to Oklahoma will be on sale beginning Monday, Oct. 2, in Goldsby.The annual sale of seedlings intended for conservation planting is highly anticipated and many of the more popular varieties sometimes sell out quickly.

Dover FFA chapter participated in the Exposition for the Youth of Oklahoma Stock Show, which also coincided with portions of the State Fair of Oklahoma. Kylee Bell, Colton Burns and Cole Holdridge all returned home with successful accomplishments.

PRESENT HONORS THE PAST – Current Kingfisher Rotary Club President Jeff Hyatt, left, recently presented Jason Harris, right, with a plaque of appreciation for his work as president for the 2022-23 year, which ended in July.

Five Kingfisher County towns posted increases in sales tax receipts in September compared to September 2022 and a sixth stayed even with the preceding September.Kingfisher County’s sales tax dropped by 38.4 % due in large part to less oilfield activity.