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More than 30 days into a voluntary shut-in period for four saltwater disposal wells, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission is no closer to identifying the source of a produced water purge that is bubbling up in a field northwest of Omega.

KINGFISHER CHAMBER of Commerce’s quarterly luncheon drew a large crowd Wednesday to host business Cimarron Electric Cooperative’s newly renovated meeting room. From left are State Rep. Mike Sanders of Kingfisher, Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn (guest speaker), Cimarron CEO Mark Snowden, State Sen.

Eight Kingfisher choir students took part last Monday in the Western Oklahoma Choral Directors Association Honor Choir at Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s Performing Arts Center in Weatherford.

“The ladies of the Catholic Church served a fine turkey dinner in the Opera House yesterday and were liberally patronized.” - Excerpt from church history book With a documented history of nearly 120 years, the Sts.

Forty-four members of the Pool-Zachgo families gathered Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Crescent Community Center for their 37th annual reunion. Traveling the longest distance was Gary Zachgo of Irving, Texas. The oldest member attending was Thelma Hans-ens, 97, of Kingfisher.

Four Kingfisher High School seniors were guests last week at the Kingfisher Rotary Club’s weekly meeting. Joining the civic group members were Ali Padilla, Aryan Haro, Joel Munoz and Sebastian Orozco. Padilla is the son of Carmen Munoz and Benard Padilla. He plays soccer for KHS.

Hennessey band students continue their marching and concert work under their new band director and will also get a taste of jazz and rock band music. That might pique the interest of some students, said Superintendent Dr. Mike Woods during a special school board meeting last Tuesday.

Kingfisher County 4-H members in seventh grade and older attended the West District Action Conference held Oct. 16-18 in Del City. Kingfisher County had six youth in attendance, including Elizabeth Perdue, who served as the West District 4-H vice president over the past year.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports: October 16 - Domestic abuse/assault and battery.

Lomega’s school schedule for Oct. 28-Nov. 2 is as follows: Monday - Red Ribbon Week: Elementary, Team-up Day; high school, Fraternity vs. Sorority Day; high school boys basketball scrimmage at Arapaho, 4 p.m; fifth and sixth at Drummond Basketball Festival: girls vs. Pond Creek at 4 p.m. and vs.