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The Christmas spirit overfl owed at the Center of Family Love in Okarche when Apron Annies HCE hosted a holiday party for residents Monday evening.

For those struggling with depression, loss, loneliness or other emotional pain during the holiday season, the twinkly lights, shiny packages and boisterous celebrations may bring little comfort.

Three Kingfisher County students placed in their respective categories Dec. 3 at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) State Speech Contest in Stillwater.Among them was a category winner.Lomega’s Hadley Ott took first place in the Intermediate AFR/OFU category.

Emotions hit a high point Thursday night among Hennessey’s town leaders.“I give up,” said Mayor Bert Gritz.“I do too,” said Town Administrator Tiffany Tillman.

Emmanuel Lutheran Women’s Missionary League held its “Advent by Candlelight” dinner on Sunday, Dec. 4.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:October 31 - Planning or threatening violent act.Officer Kyle Svoboda responded to a domestic disturbance in the 700 block of South 11th Street.

The following traffic accidents are being investigated by the Kingfisher Police Department:October 31, 8:38 p.m. - At U.S. 81 and Will Rogers Drive.Taina Gonzalez, 33, Kingfisher, driving a 2006 Jeep, was eastbound in the inside lane of West Will Rogers Drive and stopped at the traffic signal of U.

A couple of rain showers during the last week boosted the emerging Kingfisher County wheat crop, helping push plants in newly sown fields to a stand and helping earlier fields get a better grip on life.Local Weather Observer Steve Loftis reported .