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Change is coming to the Lomega High School gym.But don’t worry, the hallowed gym floor and its immediate surroundings won’t be touched.Once the 2026-27 basketball season ends, plans are in the works to renovate the recreation room/gym lobby.

• Mattie Boyd, high school science, coaching• Hannah Hamre, FFA advisor• Ali Mark, first grade teacher• Kinzie Martin, second grade teacher• Maddie Root, first grade teacher• Tori Lott, special education teacherThere’s no cause for panic, but it’s also not a time to be spend-happy.

• Ivey Atkinson, kindergarten teacher• Tammie Wells, elementary and middle school art teacher• Carrie Hoipkemier, elementary, middle school and high school vocal• Cyndi Bailey, third grade teacher• Michaelanne Wilson - elementary physical education, softball and track coach• Michelle Redus, high...

• Valarie Vivino, fourth grade teacher• Ava Glemming, pre-k classroom aide• Axel Anchondo - Social media strategistThe school year will bring what Holy Trinity Catholic School Principal Keri Rother calls “several exciting additions.

It’s no secret that technology, particularly improvements in AI applications, is fueling growing demand for energy. Unfortunately, the supply of energy may not keep pace with that growing demand, which is a recipe for rising power costs for all citizens.Fortunately, U.S.

Sharing the pure gospel of Jesus Christ and the comfort it brings is what motivates Pastor Clint Stark wherever he goes.Currently, that place is Okarche.Recently installed as the new pastor at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Stark said he and his family are loving it here.

• FAMILY FUN NIGHT: This year’s event is 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at the fairgrounds. It will include the Farmhand Olympics, inflatables, axe throwing, food and drink vendors and more. For more information, see the ad in a previous edition.

A Kingfisher County Sheriff’s deputy has been fired after being arrested in Canadian County on multiple complaints, including driving under the influence.Yvonne Bosquez White, 55, was arrested and booked early Thursday morning by the Canadian County Sheriff’s Department.She was booked at 5:58 a.m.

As it turns out, the Hennessey 522 ambulance district board isn’t a board just yet.“Pump the brakes on everything,” said attorney Jana L. Knott to the five people who had been appointed to the board during a scheduled Wednesday night meeting at the Hennessey Fire Department.