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The Cashion Chapter of the Business Professionals of America (BPA) had a successful State Leadership Conference last week in Tulsa.Two of its students, Makayla Adams and Thom-as Branson, were elected to the State Executive Council.It’s believed to be the first time Cashion has had a state officer.

Kingfisher Rotary Club is currently accepting applications for its annual John A. Francis Scholarship recipient.The $1,000 scholarship is designed to assist current college students with qualifi ed educational expenses.

Following are citations issued by members of the Hennessey Police Department: Driving Under Suspension 1st Offense ($565) – Michael Wayne Packer, Lakewood, Colo.; Bennie Ridenour, Keota, Okla.

During a recent Kingfi sher 4-H meeting, OSU STEM Specialist Alex Cox brought a Sphere BOLT coding robot. Members learned how to perform several robotic challenges.“My favorite part was sharing the robot with my partner David and learning how it worked together,” said 4-H member Katie Fisher.

The Kingfisher County Retired Education Association met at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, at the Kingfi sher Memorial Library.The original guest speaker, Lance Schneiter, could not attend due to a scheduling conflict. Fifteen members were present for the meeting.

Voters in Kingfisher County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the April 4 elections should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Shawna Butts said.Several local seats - both municipal and boards of education - will be decided.That includes:• Kingfisher Board of Education Office No.

Kingfisher Junior High Principal Stuart Purintun has announced February 2023 Students of the Month.

Hennessey Elementary announced its Eagles of the Week for the week ending Feb. 24.

A number of parents voiced displeasure last Monday when it was announced Kingfi sher Public Schools would be cancelling school two days later to allow for students and staff to attend state tournament basketball games in Oklahoma City.

“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” - Margaret FullerStrengthening both leaders and readers, Kingfisher Public Schools partnered with the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy this year to provide two literacy-based mentorship programs.