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As the number of flu-related hospitalizations continues to increase, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reminds Oklahomans there is still time to get a flu shot, and it is a good idea to have protection prior to upcoming holiday events and gatherings.

Christmas may be a lot leaner for many area families after Halliburton Energy Services closed its El Reno yard and offi ces and cut about 800 jobs on Monday.

Family bonding over baking will be the theme of a Kingfisher County Extension class at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the extension office in the Kingfisher County Courthouse Annex.

The Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust has announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the new TSET Healthy Living Program 2.0 community grant.

While most Hennessey students left to relax for Thanksgiving break on Friday, Nov. 22, the HHS speech and debate team and coach Linda Soudek traveled to Marlow for a two-day trip to the Marlow Speech Tournament.

A small group of Okarche High School speech team members traveled south for the annual Marlow Speech Tournament and came home with two fi rst-place finishes and one second. The team took seven participants and all seven advanced to the fi nal rounds.

Raider squad bests 24 other teams

Five Hennessey boys ages 13-14 were found guilty of petty larceny and destruction of personal property Nov. 19 in Hennessey Municipal Court before Judge Jim Long. Each boy was fi ned $535 on each of the two charges, placed on six-month probation and required to make restitution, said Hennessey Lt.

The following traffic accidents are being investigated by the Kingfisher Police Department:November 22, 1:07 p.m - At 504 S. 5th St. Deanna Powell, 24, El Reno, driving a 2017 Nissan Altima, was parked in the driveway at 504 S. 5th St.

Hennessey Police Department issued the following citations Nov. 14-26: Speeding, 10 Over Limit – Kristen L. Jennings, The Village; Terri L. Hummel, Enid. Failure to Stop at Stop Sign – Juan Carlos Borrego, Houston, Texas. No Proof of Insurance – Ashlyn M. Perkins, Leedey.