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The world shrunk considerably for a Hennessey family at a recent stock show in Denver. “When this man from Colorado and his wife bought Cade’s animal at the Denver nationals then said he was from Hennessey, we thought it really is a small world,” said Amy (Howe) Charmasson of Hennessey.

What’s as safe as a frog devouring bugs in your garden? First Saturday Lime. It’s a safe and effective insect repellent manufactured in Okarche since 2018 and recently featured on the hit ABC series “Shark Tank.

Usually “zero” is presumed to be rock bottom when it comes to the value of commodities traded on the open market.But observers learned last week that when it comes to the current status of the oil industry, market losses may be bottomless.

Kingfisher County is one area of the country where savings at the pump are never reasons to cheer. In a gesture of support and recognition of the value of the oil industry to the local economy, a group of businesses and individuals organized a “Kingfisher Drag Main Night,” from 7:30-9 p.m.

During her first year of teaching, Diann Magnus saw something in one of her fifth graders…something the student didn’t yet see in herself. The Kingfisher music teacher found a way to convince Elizabeth Rutherford to sing a solo in her class’s performance of “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.

When Steve Beck took the helm as state 4-H program leader for the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development Program, he knew there would be challenges in his new position. He was not, however, expecting to start his role without employees in the office.

Kingfisher High School senior Jon Henry didn’t get to compete in his final track season, but he’s got more running to do. Henry last week signed to run cross country at Redlands Community College in El Reno. RCC competed in its inaugural season in 2019 and is coached by Natalie Cox.

Enel North America, which operates 10 wind farms in Oklahoma, announced this week that it will provide a total of $160,000 to 25 organizations in the state to support COVID-19 preparedness and response.The support is a part of a $1.

Beginning Monday, April 27, the Hennessey Public Library will offer curbside service, but continues to be closed to the public due to the COVID-19 virus. Patrons should make lists of what they want to check out and reserve them on their online account, or call the library (405-853-2073) from 9 a.m.

Midship Pipeline announced last week a donation of $21,000 to seven county hospitals located along the pipeline’s route. Mercy Hospital Kingfisher will be a recipient of one of the $3,000 donations.