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Hennessey Elementary School Eagles of the Week for the week ending March 6 were, from left: front row, Antonio Santana, Nicole Talamantes, Sergio Roman, Marcos Meraz Rodriguez, Hutton Gritz, Daxson Wymore, Nicole Vargas, Dayana Soto, Cali Kelly, Brian Roman, Nicolas Corral; middle row, Adriona...

As the Kingfisher High School school year enters its fourth quarter it is time for the KHS Photography Staff to “pass the torch” to the next generation of leadership.

Kingfisher High School seniors Daken Milligan and Jackson Leffingwell were guests last week of the Kingfisher Rotary Club. Milligan is the son of Stephanie Alexander and Kelly Milligan. He’s active in band and was the drum major and drumline captain.

Kingfisher High School alumnus Kurt Bollenbach, right, was the guest speaker recently at the March meeting of the Kingfisher Retired Educators. Bollenbach is currently a member of the state Board of Education. He was introduced by program chairperson Nancy Teders, left.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports: February 28 - Fraudulent bill of lading. Officer Dillon Chaloupek responded to a report of alleged fraud at O’Reilly Auto Parts, 1301 S. Main St.

Three Kingfisher County FFA members received scholarships last week at the Northwest District Junior Livestock Show in Enid. Pictured, from left, are Elizabeth Perdue of Kingfisher, Tate Ott of Lomega and Jentry Squires of Kingfisher.

County Assessor Carolyn Mulherin reminded Friday that Monday is the deadline to claim homestead exemptions and to assess property for 2020 tax purposes. Homeowners must have been living in the residence on Jan. 1 and the deed filed by Feb. 1 of the year for which an exemption is claimed.

Kingfisher city commissioners recognized retiring Police Chief Dennis Baker and then appointed Assistant Chief David Catron as his successor at their monthly meeting Monday night.

Rachel Cameron, Kingfisher nurse practitioner and founder of Trail Creek Wellness Center, was recognized Friday as one of the state’s “Health Care Heroes.

Kingfisher County Commissioner Districts 1 and 2 have been approved to receive $99,300.41 in federal emergency relief for damage to the Dover-Crescent Road. The damage occurred during 2019 flood events. District 2 was approved for $55,454.67 and District 1 for $43,845.74.