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It’s a year later than originally planned, but three people with local ties will be inducted next Saturday into the Oklahoma Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Among the 10 members of this year’s class will be the late Ray West, Jeff Myers and David Glover.

COMFORTING QUILTS – Hugh Branscum, center, recently donated the funds for Kingfisher Mayor Roxie Alexander, right, and other members of the American Legion Auxiliary to craft quilts for children.

When Hugh Branscum found himself among a group of Kingfisher American Legion World War II and Korean War veterans gifted with handmade quilts last Veteran’s Day, he wanted to share the love.

Most county towns had decreases in sales tax checks for July, according to the latest Oklahoma Tax Commission release. However, Okarche showed an increase of 28.5% over its July 2020 check – $63.193.07 compared to $49,165.87 a year earlier.

Two local teachers are finalists for a national award. Jorge Huizar of Hennessey High School and Coty Green of Chisholm Trail Technology Center are among 61 finalists for the Prize for Teaching Excellence.

A free soil health field day is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 3 at Loyal, hosted by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Oklahoma Farmers Union/American Farmers and Ranchers, Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts and the USDA.

A more than $12 million bridge rehabilitation project on State Highway 51 over Little Turkey Creek started last week, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission announced.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University is launching an innovative mentorship program designed to provide comprehensive support for incoming students on the Weatherford campus.

The following traffic accidents are being investigated by the Kingfisher Police Department: June 28, 3 p.m. - At U.S. 81 and S.H. 33. Lora Conkling, 43, Fairview, driving a 2018 Ford Expedition, was parked parallel along the east side of U.S. 81 in front of Physical Therapy Central.

(Ed. note: Over the next several editions, we’ll be featuring the Heritage School students who were named Great Expectations Students of the Month during the 2020-21 school year. The September 2020 winners were featured in the April 28 edition.