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About 30 people showed up in support of ousted Hennessey Town Board of Trustee members Harold Shaw and David Jones last Tuesday.And, by the end of the town board’s regular June meeting, there were still some questions in the air as to how at least one of their seats would be filled.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for the primary election that also includes a state question for all voters and a county question for some voters in Hennessey.The polls will close after the Wednesday, June 17, edition goes to press.Full results will be in our June 21 edition.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports: March 28 - Operate vehicle while suspended, denied, revoked.Officer Steven Renbarger said in his report that he observed a northbound vehicle on U.S.

During his monthly report to Hennessey Board of Education members last Monday, Superintendent Jason Sternberger said he had not gotten everything on the Ideal Impact Inc. paperwork hammered out.That company provides technology and software to optimize existing HVAC systems and reduce utility costs.

Disney gift cards, cell phones, laptops, a badge, methamphetamine and cocaine.All of those items and more were allegedly found during a traffic stop just east of Kingfisher on June 2.The drugs and paraphernalia led to multiple charges being filed against Steele Tuff Waldrop, 25, of Yukon.

For the past eight years, I have enjoyed serving as the municipal judge for the City of Kingfisher.During that time, one of the most routine — and unfortunately impactful — issues I have repeatedly witnessed in our community involves dogs and irresponsible dog ownership.

Kaytlyn Woods and Austin Neal of Kingfisher exchanged wedding vows on May 9, 2026, at the Darlington Chapel in El Reno.The bride is the daughter of Ronnie and Amy Woods of Kingfisher and the granddaughter of Sharon Pulis and the late Reuben Pulis and the late Mildred and Jim Woods.

Kingfisher County recently hosted its largest babysitting clinic in the past five years, with 23 youth participating in the educational and certification program designed to prepare young people for the responsibilities of caring for children.

City Manager Jim Thomas presented the final budget of his career on Monday.Kingfisher city commissioners approved a budget presented by Thomas of just over $28 million during their June regular meeting.Thomas also announced during the meeting that he planned to retire effective Dec.

Early voting begins this Thursday, June 11, for voters in Kingfisher County.Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on election day next Tuesday have the option of voting early later this week.