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The American flags are out and the train is getting a tune-up, all in preparation of Fourth of July festivities at Kingfisher Park on Monday. After the 10 a.m. downtown parade, park activities will begin at noon.

Kingfisher Lions Club elected new officers during the final meeting of the 2021-22 fiscal year.The officers were approved last Thursday during the civic group’s weekly meeting.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:June 17 - Forgery-to defraud or harm of another.Officer Jeffrey Robbins took a report of fraud in the 100 block of North Main Street.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:June 19 - Domestic abuse assault and battery.Officer Charles Trout responded to a report of a domestic altercation in the 800 block of South Third Street.June 19 - Public intoxication.

A teacher and school board member exchanged words Monday during the public participation portion of the Kingfisher Board of Education meeting.

U.S. MILITARY VETERANS, long-time members and officers in the local American Legion Post No.

Kingfisher city commissioners voted at a special meeting last Tuesday to approve a $17.3 million budget for the new fiscal year which begins July 1, noting a desire to prioritize sewer, water, drainage and street projects.

June 21 is a day of special significance for Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lt. Bill Reitz of Kingfisher.For one thing, it’s his birthday. For another, it was his first officialFor another, it was his first official day as a state trooper 37 years ago.

Kingfisher County 4-H Club was represented at the OSU Dairy Field Day and the Perkins Dairy Field Day judging contests recently.

Following are recent reports filed by members of the Hennessey Police Department:Medical emergency – Possible heat stroke on South Oak Street, Tuesday, June 14, at 8:58 p.m.Fire report – Kingfisher County Sheriff’s Office re-ported call of a small grass fire at E 610 Road and N 2920 Road at 11:59 p.