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The Kingfisher City Commission on Monday welcomed newly-hired City Manager Jim Thomas to his first meeting and voted 3-2 to proceed with the construction of a 20,000 square foot fire station.

Ida and Fran Schwarz always had at least one bumper sticker on their car.“I believe in Kingfisher,” it read.Their civic mindedness was passed down, especially to their daughter, Roxie Alexander.

City commissioners approved a three-year contract with new City Manager Jim Thomas upon voting to hire him last Wednesday at a special meeting.They also had to approve it through the Kingfisher Public Works Authority, which didn’t take place until Monday.

As fields of wheat begin to display their golden hue, the Reherman families look forward to bringing in the harvest…and spending time with old friends.

Members of the Hennessey Police Department recently issued the following citations: No Driver License Issued ($365) – Auston Michael Delonge, Enid; Castillo, Bablo, OKC; Emmanuel Arroyo, Hennessey.Expired Driver License ($146) – Obed Calzadillas Villalba, Hennessey; Don Thai, OKC.

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The following traffic accidents are being investigated by the Kingfisher Police Department: June 19, 5:18 p.m. - At U.S. 81 and 1305 S. Main St. Skye Dhonde, 34, Dover, driving a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, was stopped in the southbound inside lane of U.S.

Kingfisher County Court Clerk Lisa Markus issued marriage licenses recently to the following couples: June 28: Guy Marcus Ambrose, 51, and Marianne Louise Austin, 42, both of Okarche.Divorce decreesDivorce decrees were granted recently in the following cases: July 3: Travis Seaton vs.

Mercy Hospital Kingfi sher and Mercy Hospital Logan County were recognized as “best practice” hospitals for quality care in the U.S. – two of only four rural facilities in the state with the honor.

Kingfisher Rotary Club - and Kingfisher Public Schools teachers - proved to be the big winners at the 2023 Kingfi sher Educational Foundation Duck Race. A record 564 ducks were sold for this year’s event, which was held Tuesday afternoon at the Vernie Snow Aquatic Center.