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

Kylie Hood and Reid Witt have been announced as the Junior Lions for the month of September 2023.The Kingfisher High School seniors attended last Thursday’s meeting of the local Lions Club.Hood is the daughter of Shane and Janet Hood.

The people of Oklaho- ma Oil and Natural Gas have created an award to honor our state’s exceptional teachers.The Top 20 Teachers of 2023-2024 will receive $5,000 each and an additional $2,000 will be awarded to their schools.

Sixteen vendors have signed up for the outdoor Wine and Chocolate Festival in Hennessey from 11-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7.There is still room for more, but vendors are urged to sign up soon.United provides each vendor with a table and there is no fee to vendors.

Kingfisher County commissioners last Monday learned more information about a new investment practice that will take affect later this year.David Floyd of Floyd & Driver PLLC spoke to commissioners last Tuesday about House Bill 2538, which was passed last legislative session.

The state Supreme Court issued an order Wednesday granting Kingfisher head football coach Jeff Myers’ request to be heard in a legal action calling for his immediate termination.

Long Term Care Authority of Enid Area Agency on Aging is scheduling appointments to assist Medicare beneficiaries in completing a review of their coverage and comparisons on plans, premiums and coverage for 2024.Medicare’s open enrollment begins Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7.

An uptick in facilities projects has lended to a larger estimate of needs for Kingfisher Public Schools.The board of education last Tuesday approved the document that listed an estimate of just over $23 million for the 2023-24 fiscal year.