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There was plenty of discussion about adding more than the annual Wine & Chocolate Festival to Hennessey United’s sponsorship of community events during the board’s Thursday, May 20, meeting. A new event, a Mexican Fiesta, chaired by member Mariana Gonzalez, was mentioned.

Honor rolls at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford and Sayre have been announced for the 2021 spring semester. An undergraduate student earning all A’s in 12 or more hours during a semester qualifies for the President’s Honor Roll.

Kingfisher High School’s choir in April participated in the WorldStrides Virtual Festival, a national festival with international attendees. More than 150 ensembles participated. Kingfisher’s choir received a Gold 3rd at the festival.

EAGLES OF THE WEEK – Hennessey Elementary Eagles of the Week for the week ending April 23 were pre-k students Anzli Cooper, Sutton Meek and Julissa Guevara; kindergarten students Oaklee Osland, Hannah Weaver, Iancarlo Lopez and Brylen Franklin; first graders Elliot Matthews, Emilia Martinez, Kaylee...

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports: May 5 - Burglary of building and receiving and/or concealing stolen property. Officer Justin Trumbley took a report of theft at 1203 S. Main St.

The following traffic accidents are being investigated by the Kingfisher Police Department: May 8, 3 p.m. - At U.S. 81 and West Miles Avenue. Jamae Frey, 55, Kingfisher, driving a 2018 Dodge, was northbound in the inside lane of U.S.

Following are citations recently issued by the Hennessey Police Department: Speeding – 31-35 Over Posted Speed Limit, $347 – Nathan Ruhman, Guthrie. 21-25 Over Limit, $267 – Franklin S. Floyd, Edmond; 16-20 Over, $227 – Ellie R. Fly, Dalhart, Texas; Andrew N.

Heavy rain and strong winds hit portions of Kingfisher County Thursday afternoon. Property damage occurred in the Dover area, City-County Emergency Management Director Steve Loftis said. There were unconfirmed reports of a tornado in the vicinity of Dover about 3 p.m.

The Mesonet station at the Mueggenborg Farm, west of Kingfisher, recorded 2.21 inches as of Friday morning. Other Mesonet reports for the area included: Guthrie, 4.25 inches; Marshall, 1.48 inches; El Reno .12 inch, Watonga .33 inch; Yukon, .92 inch; Minco, 1.02 inches, and Chickasha 1.34 inches.

Attorney General Mike Hunter has announced he will be stepping down as Oklahoma’s attorney general effective June 1, citing personal matters. “It has been a distinct and absolute privilege of a lifetime to serve as the state’s attorney general,” Hunter said.