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A new painting by John Newsom is the latest in NBC Oklahoma’s Artist Series and features images that are familiar to Oklahomans.The oil-on-canvas painting entitled “Homecoming” is 84 inches tall by 60 inches wide and is currently on display at the Kingfisher branch.

Before handing out Christmas gifts this holiday season, perhaps consider donating blood.The annual “Battle of the Banks” blood drive hosted by the Oklahoma Blood Institute is planned later this month in Kingfisher.It’s scheduled from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.

Three men and two dogs start across the Cline Ranch west of Hennessey in search of birds during the opening day of the 2021 Grand National Quail Hunt. “Hunters come from all over,” Perry Cline said about this year’s hunters and those in the past.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:November 8 - Larceny of merchandise from retailer.Officer Ryan Gibson responded to a report of theft from Walmart, 200 Starlite Drive.

The following traffic accidents are being investigated by the Kingfisher Police Department:October 29, 1:30 p.m. - At 1215 S. Main St. Shannon Norris, 63, Okarche, driving a 2019 Dodge Ram 1500, was stopped in the westbound left turn lane at the traffic light of Seay Avenue and U.S. 81.

Hennessey Elementary School Eagles of the Week for the week ending Nov.

Lack of adequate soil moisture is often a major cause of winter damage. Dry soil coupled with strong winter winds can cause havoc on a plant. All plants, but especially narrowleaf and broadleaf evergreens, use water during winter.

Following are summaries of reports recently filed by members of the Hennessey Police Department:Woman from Arkansas was lost – An officer saw a white Honda car at 11:26 p.m. Nov. 20 in the westbound lane of State Highway 51 at Main Street.

The following citations have recently been issued by the Hennessey Police Department:Driving Under Suspension (second or subsequent offense) – Leslie Faith Burchett, Enid.Expired driver license – Kyle Lee Harris (no city listed).Speeding – (1-10 Over Limit) Mayra Velasco (no city listed).

The market response to the Biden administration’s decision to release 50 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to control skyrocketing gas prices has been underwhelming, but the response from state and local energy experts is much more direct.