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Lomega Schools recently announced its junior high and high school Students of the Month for September 2019. Recognized were, from left, Braxton Murray, eighth grade; Connor Walker, senior; Cassidy Edsall, senior; and Ruby VanDendriessche, eighth grade. 

Oklahoma is the only state with a nonprofit organization which honors its centenarians – Centenarians of Oklahoma, a volunteer-run and donation-driven group that has recognized more than 2,370 centenarians since its inception in 1991.

This year might be the 46th annual Deutchesfest hosted by the Okarche Lions Club. But maybe not. None of the current club members – including those who were around then – remember the exact year of the first German food festival that has become a high point in the county’s fall calendar of events.

An SUV driver and three passengers were killed last Tuesday night south of Kingfisher when their vehicle collided from behind with the trailer of a commercial oilfield truck parked on the shoulder of U.S. 81, according to an Oklahoma Highway Patrol news release. The accident occurred about 7:25 p.

FALL DECORATING CONTEST Now until Oct. 18 Kingfisher Chamber of Commerce challenges businesses within the city limits to bring on the fall with seasonal decorations. Prizes plus bragging rights will be awarded to first, second and third places. HENNESSEY REUNION Saturday, Oct. 5, 3-9 p.m.

Bids for LED lighting at the Kingfisher County Fairgrounds were opened last Monday, but all other action on the matter was tabled by commissioners at their weekly meeting.

Officers of the Kingfisher, Lomega and Cashion FFA chapters participated in the 2019 Oklahoma FFA Chapter Officer Leadership Training Conference Aug. 24 at the Stride Bank Center in Enid. The eight state FFA officers planned and conducted this year’s conference based on the theme, “What’s Next.

Residents living in and around Kingfisher can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. First Baptist Church will host this community event Thursday, Oct. 17, at 1340 S. 13th St.

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation recently awarded a $2,000 scholarship for the 2019-20 academic year to Cash-ion High School graduate Tatum Robertson through the state’s largest independent scholarship program.

Kingfisher Rotary Club hosted four Kingfisher High School senior guests at a recent meeting. Joining the civic group were Loren Ballard, Victoria Lumpkin, Omar Casillas and Charlie Saucedo. Ballard is the daughter of Paige Baustert and David Ballard.