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I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 3:14Thoughts on Today’s Verse....The way to walk a tightrope is to keep ones sight on the goal, never looking down to the ground or over our shoulder at what is behind.

For politicians, occasional bad press clippings go with the job, particularly when a politician does something that constituents may not like. Most understand this goes with the job, others complain. But some resort to indefensible actions.

England’s National Health Service plans to shut down its only youth gender clinic after an investigation found it to be unsafe for children, according to The Telegraph.

An Oklahoma City woman’s apparent effort to flee arrest ended Sunday morning when she drove her Jeep through a local child’s bedroom wall.Criminal charges were still pending at press-time Tuesday against the driver, Tabatha Nicole Patterson, 37.

Kingfisher County commissioners voted a countywide burn ban effective immediately at their weekly meeting Monday.

Kingfisher County Commissioner Jeff Moss said what’s sometimes viewed as a youthful prank can create life-threatening situations in rural areas.

Two new Kingfisher police officers started work this week, Police Chief David Catron said.Calumet native Jarred Tech and Derek Grassmann of Piedmont both have 16 weeks of Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training classes ahead of them before they are fully certified.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:July 6 - Public intoxication.Officer Charles Trout responded to a report of an individual lying in the roadway in the area of 10th Street and West Broadway Avenue.

The chairman of the Kingfisher County commissioners gave Lions Club members a glimpse of not only some immediate plans, but also future needs.Included is a new county courthouse.

Hennessey’s annual Community Back to School Bash is from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, July 31.It will be held at the First Christian Church, 500 E. Third St.A free swim for students at the Aquatic Center on Mitchell Road will follow from 6-9 p.m.Both events are only for Hennessey students.