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Kingfisher County commissioners received notice Monday that the county has been named a StormReady County by the National Weather Service’s Norman forecast office.

The rain predicted for last weekend failed to materialize locally.However, KOCO-TV meteorologists said there was a chance of another front that could bring rain in the coming weekend. The National Weather Service forecast map called for clear skies through Friday.

Food, friends and fellowship.It’s nourishment not only for the body, but overall well-being.Unfortunately, with the challenges of aging, access to proper nourishment and social interaction can often become difficult.

What will the Farm Bill look like in 2023?A lot of that may very well be decided in next month’s election, said the congressman who represents Kingfisher County.“If we’re (Republicans) not in control, it could get really complicated,” said Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Cheyenne, on Monday.

Fifty-six members of the Pool-Zachgo families gathered Sunday, Oct. 9, at the Crescent Community Center for their 40th annual reunion. Traveling the longest distance was Mike Barnum and Denise Barnum of Indiana. The oldest member attending was Eva Golden of Edmond.

Residents living in and around Kingfisher can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening.Kingfisher Church of the Nazarene will host this community event Monday, Nov. 7.

Long Term Care Authority of Enid Area Agency on Aging will be conducting a Medicare open enrollment event next week in Kingfisher County.The enrollment will be Friday, Oct. 28, at Hennessey Mercantile, 100 N. Main St., in Hennessey.It will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kingfisher Bookcase Review Club will meet Monday, Oct. 24, at the Farm Bureau Insurance Building, 117 W. Sheridan Ave., Kingfisher. Dutch treat lunch is $10 and will be served at 11:30 a.m. followed by a presentation by Jeanne Morgan of Oklahoma City. She will review “Educated” by Tara Westover.

Chisholm Trail Technology Center has announced its Students of the Quarter for the first part of the 2022-23 school year.

HENNESSEY ELEMENTARY has announced its Eagles of the Week for the week ending Oct. 7.