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Kingfisher County commissioners indicated they would attempt to attend a legislative meeting of the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma (ACCO) Wednesday to review proposed legislation regarding counties at this year’s legislative session.

Marriage LicensesKingfisher County Court Clerk Lauren Stroh issued marriage licenses recently to the following couples: December 19: Zachary Ryan Self, 24, and Arrianna Lucio, 24, both of Del City.January 2: Michael Barrios, 23, and Taley Mae Ferrari, 25, both of Yukon.

Chris Merideth, center, was the guest speaker of the Kingfi sher Rotary Club last week. Pictured with Kingfi sher Rotarians Darcy Jech and Jenny Nusz, Merideth is currently running as a Republican to be the next Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner.

RAIDERS RECOGNIZED – Lomega’s December 2025 Students of the Month were recognized at a recent Raider Roundup. Pictured on the left are Kollins Banister and Keegan Lentz, who were named junior high Students of the Month.

Okarche Public Schools recently announced its honor rolls for the first semester of the 2025-26 school year.Students listed on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll received all A’s in their classes for the first semester.Those on the Principal’s Honor Roll received no grade lower than a B.

Gilmour Elementary School has announced its Good BEE-havior Students of the Week for the week ending Jan. 16.

During the Dec. 1 to Dec. 3, 2025, filing period, only three candidates filed for three seats on the Warr Acres City Council. All three were incumbents. All three were reelected without a vote being cast.

Last weekend’s heavy snow and cold temperatures meant more effort for livestock owners.Kingfisher County Extension Director/Agriculture Educator Bryan Kennedy offered some tips for care of livestock under those conditions.Cattle will need more feed to maintain warmth.

Theta Tau Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met in the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19.Stormy Simmons, president, opened the business meeting by the members reciting the ESA ritual.Members were told to mark their calendar for Feb. 16 for the annual St.

The colors for the big cowboy hat at Casey’s north of the U.S. Highway 81 and State Highway 51 intersection were decided, but those colors have not been officially announced by the Hennessey United Board of Directors.Ron Arter with Eagle Painting took a color chart to the United board’s Jan.