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Kingfisher saw a 2.1 % increase in its sales tax collections for December, according to the Oklahoma Tax Commission. It was the first increase compared to the same month a year earlier in several months. The lower checks are likely due to a drop-off in oilfield activity in the county.

The University of Oklahoma will celebrate its December 2020 graduates in a virtual graduation ceremony. Graduates and their families, friends and the worldwide OU community are invited to gather online for the ceremony, which will be held starting at 7 p.m. CST Friday, Dec. 18, at link.ou.

School board races developed in three county school districts after last week’s filing period, while candidates in three other districts will be seated without opposition. Kingfisher, Cashion and Dover school district patrons will go to the polls April 6 to elect board members.

Many people need a little extra help and many people want to provide that help. The Salvation Army makes it easy, especially during the holiday season with its annual red kettle fundraising campaign. The national theme for this year’s campaign is “Rescue Christmas.

LIVING CHRISTMAS PAGEANT — For the fourth year, Lomega area churches are hosting their dnve through live nativity pageant, but this year’s event promises to be even more special.

President Donald Trump announced last week that he is appointing Mike Sanders of Kingfisher to serve as one of nine private citizens on the national Community Development Advisory Board.

Kingfisher High School has named its Students of the Month for November 2020. Students are chosen based on several characteristics including responsibility, leadership, work ethic, reliability, kindness and others.

Northern Oklahoma College is partnering with Enel Green Power, Oklahoma’s second-largest wind operator, to establish a new wind turbine technician program, helping to meet the workforce needs of a growing industry in the state.

The man referred to as the “father of the modern Oklahoma Boys State” was recognized recently for his significant contributions to the program. Kingfisher’s Judd Kopp was presented a trio of honors by one of the very people he helped mold in the program.

November 2020 Students of the Month at Lomega Public Schools were, from left, high school students Riley Lumpkin and Reagan Ramer, and junior high students Trevor Lentz and Hadley Ott. [Photo provided]