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Crop boosting rains fell across Kingfisher County and much of Oklahoma last week.Besides putting a greener hue to local small grain fields, the rain awakened early season grasses in pastures and lawns as the county erupted into full springtime beauty.

Marriage LicensesKingfisher County Court Clerk Lauren Stroh issued marriage licenses recently to the following couples: March 20: Hayden Jett Woodward, 23, and Liberty Morgan Hobbs, 23, both of Blanchard.March 21: Richard Kenneth Williams, Jr., 55, and Sheryl Lynn Williams, 63, both of El Reno.

Kingfisher County commissioners approved a construction contract and notice to proceed with Circle C Paving and Construction of Lawton to provide oil and chip and seal projects in all three districts at their weekly meeting Monday.

Town boards in Kingfisher County will have some new faces joining them soon as well as some familiar ones staying on after last Tuesday’s general election.Voters in Kingfisher County decided races in Hennessey, Dover and Okarche.

Showcasing their academic talents, Kingfisher High School students recently brought home another sweepstakes award, along with many top-10 placings, from the annual Southwestern Interscholastic Meet.

The Kingfisher County Courthouse lawn is now decorated with more than two dozen wooden children.Each child on the lawn represents a documented case of child abuse in Kingfi sher County last year.

Kingfisher High School is requesting nominations for the 2025 KHS Hall of Fame Inductees.Created in 1986 to honor the achievements of past graduates, the hall of fame will induct up to four new members each year.It can include KHS graduates, administrators or faculty.

Tom Holliday said he’s saddened that college sports has turned into professional sports with the new rules allowing players to be paid for their participation by schools.The former Oklahoma State University baseball coach was the guest speaker Tuesday at Kingfisher Rotary Club.

The Oklahoma FFA Foundation recently announced the participants in the Foundation’s 2025 Leadership Intern Program.Hadley Ott of Lomega FFA was selected for the program.Jacey Fye, executive director of the FFA Foundation made the official announcement last week.

The Chisholm in Kingfi sher will host a cast-iron cooking class Saturday, April 26, from noon to 5 p.m.Students will learn to care for and cook in castiron cookware in this casual, fun class.Participants will create a Dutch oven delight and participate in a group meal.