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Hennessey’s planned special election in November to replace unseated board of trustee members will not be taking place.Current board members voted Aug. 11 to call for a special election on Nov. 3, which is also this year’s general election.

Gentner and Wendy Drummond, left, made a stop in Kingfisher Monday afternoon to visit with area residents in front of Memorial Hall. Drummond made Kingfisher one of his final stops on his campaign tour in his bid to become governor.

Kingfisher County Commissioners continued a burn ban in the county for another week and heard reports of water wells going dry in the Cashion area Monday at their weekly meeting.The county’s prolonged drought and water issues brought a larger crowd than usual for the commissioners’ meeting.

The following traffic accidents are being investigated by the Kingfisher Police Department: July 23, 9:46 p.m. At U.S. 81 and Starlite Drive.Lidia Almaraz Gomez, 35, Kingfisher, driving a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, was northbound in the outside lane of U.S.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports: August 2 - Larceny of merchandise from retailer.Officer Jarred Tech responded to a report of theft at Walmart, 200 W. Starlite Drive.

The hottest day of the year so far also proved to be one of the busiest for local firemen. Crews from several departments battled a blaze for several hours just west of Kingfisher.

In an effort to stimulate the economy, Oklahoma offers a five-year ad valorem tax exemption for qualifying companies that offer certain services in fields such as manufacturing, research and development and aviation to name a few.

The high temperature in Kingfisher on Tuesday, Aug. 18, was 112 degrees.Not only was that the hottest temperature in the state, but it’s also the highest recorded temperature ever in Oklahoma on that specific date.

Early voting has already begun for the primary runoff election.The main election day is Tuesday, Aug. 25. On election day, polls will be open from 7 am. to 7 p.m.

Limited amounts of theaters nationwide have the opportunity this week to offer the showing of “American Martyr.”Kingfisher’s 89er Theatre is one of them. The movie details the life and eventual martyrdom of Blessed Stanley Rother.