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After recent Kingfisher flooding, several groups partnered to help bring relief to those whose houses sustained the most extensive damage. “The houses were completely unlivable,” said Alan Fletcher, director of emergency management for the Cheyenne and Arapaho (C&A) Tribes.

Kingfisher County’s wheat harvest got back in gear Monday. A weekend shower stopped cutting Sunday but the wheat began to roll in again on Monday and test weights remained surprisingly high despite the heavy rains the crop has endured.

Historic flooding couldn’t keep Kingfisher from having another tremendous presence at the 80th annual Oklahoma American Legion Boys State.

Jerry and Carolyn Humphries of Dover celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last Sunday. A family dinner hosted by their children was held at the home of Jerry and Priya Humphries.

SUPPORTING WARRIORS — Brad Shepherd, retired Oklahoma Highway Patrol captain and executive director of Warrior’s Rest Foundation, presented a recent program at Kingfisher County Republican Women’s monthly luncheon.

There will be a retirement celebration this Sunday at First Baptist Church Kingfisher. The celebration is to honor 32 years of service by Harold and Drulaine Drake. The church’s service begins at 11 a.m. and the retirement celebration fellowship will follow.

Okarche High School graduate Tim Matthews recently re-enlisted in the United States Navy while on detachment in Hawaii. Matthews, left, was re-enlisted by his uncle, retired Capt. Dan D. Ashcraft, right.

Thirty-one students recently completed the 30 hours of classwork required for driver’s education training and are currently completing their six hours of driving instruction to complete requirements for their permit.

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Marriage License Kingfisher County Court Clerk Lisa Markus issued marriage licenses recently to the following couples:   June 19: Reid Alexander Trout, 20, and Amy Michelle Wilczek, 24, both of Kingfisher. June 24: Christian Floyd Duffy, 26, and Rebecca Ann Drake, 22, both of Oklahoma City.