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OCTOBER’S TOP STUDENTS – Kingfisher Middle School Principal Keith Campbell has announced the school’s Students of the Month for October 2021. Earning the honor were, from left: Lane Kirtley, fifth grade; Dania Garcia, sixth grade; Naomi Garcia, seventh grade; and Jackson Willbanks, eighth grade.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University celebrated its homecoming Oct. 30, and winners of the various competitions have been announced by the university.That included a competition that featured 18 bands from numerous area high schools marching in the homecoming parade.

The following traffic accidents are being investigated by the Kingfisher Police Department:October 16, 11:30 a.m. - At 1015 S. Main St.A 17-year-old male, Kingfisher, driving a 2021 Kia, was stopped in the drive-thru lane of KFC/ Taco Bell.

As the weather cools down, homeowners are likely giving their lawnmowers a bit of a reprieve from summer activity, but don’t put that machine away for the season quite yet.

Residents living in and around the Kingfisher area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with Life Line Screening scheduled for Nov. 22.The event will be hosted by the First Baptist Church at 1340 S. 13th St.

In the last three years, Shauna Rupp has been no stranger to the podium, either presenting awards to individuals and businesses or introducing speakers for networking programs.

The 1,600-page draft of President Joe Biden’s latest social and climate spending plan released Thursday includes a revised version of a methane tax opposed by the oil and gas industry.

It had been some time since Priscilla Pickle sat at a desk completing school assignments.At the urging of her husband, Pickle traded in her hard hat and tools for a new beginning a few years ago.

While area young people are focused on fun this Halloween weekend, Kingfisher Police Chief David Catron is reminding parents and guardians to be focused on safety.

ON A MISSION —With winter approaching, Randy Boehmer was headed south along U.S. 81 traveling about 4 mph with his five mules and two covered wagons. He recently made stops in Kingfisher sharing the message of Jesus along the way. Boehmer has traveled through 31 states over 13 years.