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The city of Kingfisher wants to be a source of information and assistance, not additional stress, during the ongoing pandemic, City Manager Dave Slezickey said. That goal has developed into programs such as the city resource line, a special phone number (405)375-5500 and email (info@kingfisher.

Steve Altman knows a thing or two about being part of the solution rather than part of the problem. When he noticed the tall grass and weeds bordering the Kingfisher Trails segment that backs up to his housing addition, Altman didn’t fire off a letter to City Hall. He fired up his lawnmower.

Results had not yet been returned Friday from 36 COVID-19 tests administered Wednesday at a drive through site set up by the county and state health departments at the Kingfisher County Fairgrounds.

The Oklahoma Blood Institute is now collecting convalescent plasma from donors who have recovered from COVID-19, part of an experimental initiative approved by the Food and Drug Administration to test the product in treatment of seriously ill patients.

While the country is rightfully concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic, Oklahomans have another concern this time of year – tornado season.

In an effort to prepare for medical surge and prolonged response to COVID-19 in the state, the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps is recruiting volunteers to serve in medical and non-medical positions.

Masks and face gear for Hennessey police and firefighters have been provided by Kingfisher County Emergency Management, said Mayor Bert Gritz Thursday night during the town board’s first virtual meeting via Zoom.

To the patrons of Kingfisher Public Schools: Last week marked the beginning of a new and unexpected experience for Oklahoma students, teachers and school staff.

Rogers State University men’s basketball’s Vaughn Raney was named to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Men’s Basketball Honor Roll. Raney is a 2016 Cashion High School graduate, where he earned OCA All-State honors. He was named to the honor with a GPA of 3.75.

Kingfisher Bookcase Review Club announced it was canceling the last two monthly meetings of the year to protect the health of its members. The club is expected to resume its monthly book review luncheons in September.