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Kingfisher County commissioners removed Angel Milano from the Hennessey 522 ambulance district board Monday and named Perla Blanco in her stead.District 2 County Commissioner Michael Sparks reported it had been determined that Milano lived one mile outside the Hennessey School District.

• BONUS ENTERTAINMENT IN THE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: The second of three free concerts as part of The Chisholm’s Summer Sounds Concert Series will be Thursday, July 16, at Horizon Hill, 605 Zellers Ave. The night will include the talents of Kyle Dillingham & Peter Markes as well as Oklahoma Swing.

Seaboard Foods has awarded 65 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who will continue their education through technical schools, colleges and universities this upcoming fall.

Sample ballots are now available for the Aug. 25, primary runoff election.Voters can view or download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Kingfisher County Election Board during normal business hours.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports: June 22 - Forgery second- notes, checks, bills, drafts.Captain Dustin Brodrick responded to a report regarding counterfeit money in the 800 block of Kens Road.

Jayde Layne Hightower of Catoosa and Dexton Williams Robertson of Cashion announce their engagement and impending marriage.Parents of the brideelect are Kyle Layne and Jaimie Hightower of Watonga and Billee Dawn Hightower of Catoosa.Parents of the groomelect are D.L. and Sally Robertson of Cashion.

Made in Oklahoma was the theme for the July meeting of the Hennessey Farmerettes.Lindy Peterman, Kingfisher County Extension educator for FCS/4-H youth development, was the club’s guest.

Exhibitors from the American Junior Shorthorn Association gathered in Abilene, Texas, June 20–27 for the 2026 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference.Participants competed with their cattle and showcased their talents in individual, state and team contests.

( Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in The Journal Record and is being reprinted with permission.)Vickie Downing started B4 Ranch in Okarche in 2016, raising and butchering Texas Longhorns.

•BONUS ENTERTAINMENT IN THE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: The second of three free concerts as part of The Chisholm’s Summer Sounds Concert Series will be Thursday, July 16, at Horizon Hill, 605 Zellers Ave. It has just been announced the evening will feature double the entertainment.