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Eleven members of the Okarche High School speech team competed recently in the 2019 SWOSU Invitational Speech and Debate Tournament, bringing home eight placings and a share of the class 3A Sweepstakes title.

Devon Energy has created new  Ingenuity Teacher Development Grants supporting teachers’ pursuit of additional training in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. The grants will expand teacher resources and improve learning across the state.

KINGFISHER COUNTY officials stopped by Rep. Mike Sanders’ office on Feb. 6, which was County Government Day at the State Capitol. “I appreciate our Kingfisher County officials and their deputies for coming to the State Capitol,” Sanders said.

Enel Green Power North America (EGP), the state’s largest operator of wind energy, announced recently it will provide $35,000 in funding to the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association (OSFA) to support fire departments across the state.

Shelby Townsend and Keeley Price, seniors at Kingfisher High School, were guests recently at the Kingfisher Rotary Club’s weekly meeting. Townsend is the daughter of Chris and Michelle Townsend. She’s a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and is active in HOSA.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following traffic accidents: Jan. 5, 10:40 p.m. — Countrywood Assisted Living Center, 1604 S. 13th Street.

Both Punxsutawney Phil’s official Groundhog Day prediction of an early spring and state meteorological forecasts of 70-degree temperatures failed to materialize as a winter system Wednesday brought thunderstorms, hail, sleet and ice to various parts of the county.

Okarche Police Chief Forrest Smith reports that a multi-vehicle pileup on Wednesday turned into a clinic on police teamwork. Smith said the accident, which eventually involved 11 vehicles, all sustaining damage, occurred just South of Tower Café, approximately 600 South Main (U.S.

With legends of Dover’s past watching from the stands, the Lady Longhorns of the present put on their best performance of the season. Dover got its first win of the year by knocking of Aline-Cleo 47-35 last Tuesday night in front of its Senior Night crowd.