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Gay Means Chambers felt the need for a group in the Hennessey community for lonely or grieving people to meet, visit, share ideas, comfort, socialize and have fellowship.She advertised such a meeting on Oct. 15 at Family Cafe and 15 people attended.

Twenty-four Kingfisher County students from three different schools placed in their respective categories at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Northwest District Speech Contest held Nov. 18 in Enid.Ten placers came from Kingfisher, eight from Dover and six more from Lomega.

We have said before at this newspaper that the coming of the COVID-19 virus absolutely shredded our long-standing business model in terms of income and profitability.

This past week, the Legislature met in special session to complete our work redrawing the boundary lines for legislative and congressional districts. We’re required by law to redraw district lines every 10 years to make adjustments for population changes.

A large group of Kingfisher Middle School students - and a few teachers - took on a new “challenge” this year...

Following are reports recently filed by members of the Hennessey Police Department:Helmet complaint – A caller reported Oct. 31 that children on three-wheelers without helmets were riding in the streets and in a field.

Kingfisher County has experienced 56 COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began but has only 19 active cases at present, Kingfisher County commissioners learned.

Kingfisher County’s budget for the 2022 fiscal year was timely filed with the state auditor and inspector on Nov. 10, County Clerk Jeannie Boevers reported to county commissioners.The budget will be met with $20,880,353.63 estimate of needs with a carryover from the 2021 F.Y. budget of $15,717,209.

It’s the time of year when many families will be gathering around the dining room table savoring the flavors of their favorite holiday foods.Oklahoma State University’s Robert M.

There was a coating of ice on outside receptacles Monday morning as the thermometer continued its slide into winter type temperatures.The reading at 8 a.m. Monday in Kingfisher was a frigid 30 degrees.