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[ Ed. Note: JJ Stitt has authorized the Times and Free Press to announce his candidacy as a Republican seeking the U.S. Senate seat currently held by James Inhofe, subject to the June 30, 2020, Republican primary election.

“That’s certainly worth the $9 million,” said Hennessey High School senior Kaden Mitchell after touring the school’s under-construction Eagle Event Center Wednesday morning. He and 30 other HHS seniors were told that’s the official name of the Dome by Superintendent Dr. Mike Woods.

A man of faith and a member of the Knights of Columbus Catholic Fraternity, Dr. Ted Fortmann played a significant role in the foundation and the success of the Center of Family Love during his 85 years of life. When Dr.

Following are the winners of the various divisions judged during the recent Kingfisher County Free Fair. Contestants are placed in order of finish.

Danny Green, left, Kingfisher High School softball coach, updated the Kingfisher Lions Club last Thursday on his team’s season to date. The Lady Jackets began practicing in July and opened the season Aug. 12. Green told members his squad was 9-7 entering that night's district game at Newcastle.

Kingfisher County Retired Educators will begin its 2019-2020 year on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The group will meet at 10 a.m. at the Kingfisher Memorial Library. Trish Parker with Health Choice Insurance will be the speaker.

The Times & Free Press will publish Page 1 candidate announcements at no charge prior to the first day of the official filing period.

Lomega’s school schedule for Sept. 2-7 is as follows: Monday - No school Tuesday - Junior high baseball vs. Union City, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday - SWAT, noon; Wednesday Night Kids, 5:30-7:15 p.m. Thursday - Freshmen and sophomores order letter jackets, 1 p.m.; JH baseball at Calumet, 4:30 p.m.

Hennessey town board members were told overhead lighting must be included in their new pool plan before the state Health Department can approve it so work can begin. Members approved that $40,000 addition in a special meeting at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Oklahoma Blood Institute will host a blood drive next Thursday (Sept. 5) at Chisholm Trail Technology Center. The drive will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.