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After the last nine weeks of their high school careers dissolved in a sea of bitter pandemic-induced disappointments, the Kingfisher Class of 2020 was feted in style Saturday in what many described as the most memorable graduation ceremony they’d ever attended.

The Oklahoma Senate approved the executive nomination of Kingfisher resident Lori Burns on Tuesday to serve as a member of the Board of Regents of Redlands Community College in El Reno. Sen. Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, carried the nomination.

Small grain fields across Kingfisher County are ripening as harvest time steadily approaches. As usual, the fields, which earlier gave the appearance of seas of green as breezes created waves, are rapidly turning gold as the days grow longer and warmer.

Although many see it as the official start of summer – a long weekend when lakes, cookouts and outdoor activities of all kinds beckon – Memorial Day actually originated as a holiday to honor men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

The Oklahoma FFA Association held its first ever virtual awards show on May 12 and Hennessey FFA was well-represented as seven students received awards. Elizabeth Pribil, Kaden Mitchell, Gage Zelnicek and Derik Fuksa received the State FFA Degree, the highest degree given at the state level.

Chisholm Trail Technology Students of the Year for 2019-20 were recently announced. Earning the honor for adult students was Carolina Renteria, a cosmetology student from Watonga.

Two major factors led to a grim financial report at the most recent meeting of Hennessey’s town board.

The U.S. Postal Service is asking all Kingfisher homeowners to inspect and repair their mailboxes during Mailbox Improvement Week, May 17–23, said Postmaster Gary Townsend.

Tea Party Patriots Action has launched a petition calling for a temporary 20 percent pay cut for all federal workers — including members of Congress. “It’s time for the D.C.

Lawmakers narrowly approved changes to the law that allows the governor to declare a “catastrophic health emergency” during floor votes, despite objections from critics who said the bill was too restrictive of local officials’ response in future pandemics. Senate Bill 1102, by Rep.