Grant OK’ed for Hennessey drain project
Rainstorms last Friday morning caused street flooding issues in Hennessey when only the night before the town board approved grant paperwork to deal with one phase of that problem.
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Revelations of power in book of Revelation
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” – Isaiah 40:29
Difficulties come to all people throughout their lifetime and at times can be overwhelming.
Recently published author and Kingfisher native Rev. Kevin P.
Hennessey trustee wants to sell pavilion frames bought in 2017, do away with board member pay
No action was taken by the Hennessey town board on the sale of two large used steel pavilion frames purchased in July 2017 and “now stored over by the lagoons.”
However, the board will “check it out,” said Mayor Bert Gritz.
Hennessey Wine & Chocolate Festival still on track
Wes Hardin said last week the 10th annual Wine & Chocolate Festival at Memorial Park in Hennessey is “still a go.”
The festival is planned Saturday, Sept. 26.
Learning the ins and outs of driving
More than two dozen Kingfisher students are taking big steps this summer toward earning their driver’s licenses. Thirty students are taking part in driver’s education classes for a number of weeks. The course required 30 hours of classroom work, which is being taught by Doug Jech.
Crescent woman injured in head-on collision Thursday
A head-on collision late Thursday night left a Crescent woman in serious condition.
Debra L. Eck, 69, suffered head, arm, leg and trunk injuries and was taken to OU Medical Center after the accident that occurred just before midnight about 2 1/4 miles north of Crescent on State Highway 74.
Blaine and Dewey county transportation projects
It’s time for my annual update of roads and bridges projects in our district. This column includes projects in Blaine and Dewey Counties.
Group of lawmakers express support for law enforcement
A group of Oklahoma lawmakers recently issued the following statements in support of Oklahoma law enforcement officers.
Because of widespread support, additional members have requested to be on this list.
Among those listed are Rep. Mike Sanders and Rep. Denise Hader-Crosswhite.
KPD reports
The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:
June 21 - Larceny of merchandise from retailer. Officer Charles Trout responded to a report of theft at Atwoods, 1213 S. Main St.
Lawns, gardens get boost from weekend drenching
Weekend storms beginning last Friday dumped up to 5.2 inches of timely rain across Kingfisher County.“We went from drought to flood,” said Harold Ebers of Hennessey, who recorded 5.2 inches at his residence.