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Theta Chapter, a branch of Oklahoma State Organization and Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, annually welcomes local seventh and eighth grade students to enter a statewide essay writing contest.Schools that participated this year in Theta’s area were Lomega, Okarche and Watonga.

Replacement of the Uncle Johns Creek bridge on East Robberts Avenue is one easement away from being ready to start.Kingfisher County commissioners approved a series of action items last Monday preparatory to building the bridge.

Athletes and staff from the University of Oklahoma (OU), including Kingfisher High School graduate Curtis Lofton, will teach fourth through eighth grade students about the science behind sports during the Devon SportsLab on Thursday, May 11.

Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Lynda Ozan announced that three Oklahoma Centennial Farm awards have been presented to the owners of three Kingfisher County farms.Michael Harris owns Harris Farm located in the vicinity of Hennessey.

South Western Oklahoma Development Authority will join communities across the country in celebrating the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Prevention Week 2023 to increase public awareness of, and action around, mental and substance misuse disorders.

Happy Homemakers club is a part of the Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) in Kingfisher County.May 7-13 is OHCE week when the local organizations promote what they do in their communities throughout the year.

In Oklahoma, May has historically been the month with the highest number of flood disasters.Governor Kevin Stitt has proclaimed May 2023 as Flood Awareness Month.Flooding causes billions of dollars in property damage and numerous deaths each year in the United States.

Hennessey United hosted a 90s-themed ladies’ social last Saturday. There were four honorees along with their guests. Michael Hobbs and Jamie Akenhead provided entertainment. A light lunch was prepared by co-hostesses Stacy Cline and Teresa Oliver.

Four Kingfisher High School seniors were guests recently at a meeting of the Kingfisher Rotary Club.Joining the local civic group were Maddox Mecklenburg, Cash Slezickey, Drake Friesen and Jay Turner.Mecklenburg is the son of Justin and Lyndy Mecklenburg.

The University of Central Oklahoma will celebrate the achievements of approximately 1,313 graduates during the Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies May 12-13 in Central’s Hamilton Field House.UCO Interim President Andrew Benton, J.D., will offer comments at each of the university’s five ceremonies.