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An Illinois man on a 1,700-mile walk down the center of the U.S. stopped in Kingfisher Monday to spread his message of unity.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:August 18 - Public intoxication. Officer Jeffrey Robbins responded to a report of a suspicious individual in the area of Main Street and Admire Avenue.

Kingfisher’s new part-time code enforcement officer is a familiar face – career Kingfisher police officer Jeff Townsend, who retired in December 2018 after nearly 30 years on the force.

A replacement for Keith Meek’s seat on Hennessey’s town board is still up in the air.That’s after the other four board members met in a 90-minute closed session Tuesday night to discuss his successor, but took no action.Mayor Bert Gritz said the appointment of a new board member was tabled.

After more than a decade of planning, replanning and fundraising, the Kingfisher Visitor Center is now a reality, as acknowledged at a donor’s reception, ribbon-cutting and open house. A long-time dream of Kingfisher visionaries John Gooden and Brian Walter and Kingfisher Trails Inc.

Kingfisher city voters selected civil engineer Geoff Covalt to succeed Richard Ray Reynolds in another low turnout election Tuesday.Covalt carried 154 of the 225 votes cast in the runoff election (68.

Once an Eagle, always an Eagle.Engraved on every medallion, it’s the mantra presented to those who achieve the prestigious honor of the highest rank in Scouts BSA.

Chisholm Trail Technology Center is interested in Hennessey joining its membership, Superintendent Jason Sternberger told school board members last Monday night.CTTC’s Student Services Coordinator Candyce Myers was at the meeting.Hennessey is not a member of any specific CareerTech.

Kingfisher County Distinguished Young Women representatives spoke with Kingfisher Lions Club members last week to promote this year’s scholarship program.

A 34th annual pro-life event is slated early next month in Hennessey.Life Chain will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at the corner of U.S. Highway 81 and State Highway 51.The local event will coincide with similar ones taking place across the U.S. and Canada at the same time.