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It was just over 24 hours before the new-look Kingfisher Yellowjackets were set to make their debut.A solid crop of juniors with a mix of a couple of seniors had been dominating the JV circuit for two years, but now it was their turn to carry the torch of KHS boys basketball.

The Oklahoma Historical Society announced last week that the Chisholm Trail Museum has been awarded a grant through the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in a case filed by Enid attorney Stephen Jones challenging the special election called to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe.

The Kingfisher County Health Department issued a warning last week after a skunk trapped in the county tested positive for rabies.The skunk was captured by homeowners southeast of Hennessey March 2.

Dozens of students from Oklahoma and at least four other states will be competing here later this week for spots in a national scholastic competition.Kingfisher Middle School will be the host site of a regional final Saturday, March 26, for the International Academic Competitions.

Fourth graders at Okarche Elementary School learn about national parks and historic sites in the United States in an innovative way.

Hennessey Farmerettes met Thursday, March 10, in the home of Lily Rourke with Mary Curry as lesson leader and hostess.President Dot Miller opened the meeting by leading the pledge to the American flag.Roll call was answered by 10 members answering: “Do you quilt or will you quilt?

The love and support our family and friends have shared with us through this journey with Erv has been overwhelming. The cards, food, visits, memorials, prayers, and phone calls have been our strength to face what we lost and challenges ahead. Thanks to everyone for being there for us.

Kingfisher Police Chief David Catron, right, hands over the trophy to Fire Chief Tony Stewart after the fire department narrowly won this year’s “Guns and Hoses” blood drive battle. The drive was held Feb. 15 and was hosted by the Oklahoma Blood Institute.

Kingfisher County commissioners ran through a brief agenda in about 10 minutes Monday during their weekly meeting.Board members ap proved multiple road rights of way throughout the county for Pioneer Telephone for line crossings.