OHS Lion, Lioness named
Okarche High School announced its October 2025 Lion and Lioness. Recognized for the onth were seniors Belle Beam and Andrew Walker. [Photo provided]
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Laura Hollis: If you don’t understand entrepreneurship, you don’t understand America
A few years ago, I was invited to speak at an event in Mobile, Alabama. Driving down from Indiana, I stopped for the night in Nashville, Tennessee, but on the way back, I decided to drive all the way from Mobile to Indianapolis.
Rooting out ESG and DEI policies is continuing battle ; victory celebrations premature
Rooting out ESG and DEI policies is continuing battle;[ Harry Roth is director of outreach for Save Our States.
Hennessey mayor questions reimbursement costs
Hennessey town trustees unanimously voted to approve Treasurer Kelley Vaverka’s $934.36 claim for her expenses at the Oklahoma Municipal League’s annual conference held in September in Oklahoma City.That was during the board’s Thursday, Nov.
IT’S THE LAW
Hennessey Mayor Randy Bohnstedt said he could only contact one board member about a recent financial claim that was coming before the board because it would be against the law.
KPS vocalists among best in state
Kingfisher’s choral program has produced 10 students who recently earned All-State honors at their respective grade levels.That includes one high school student, four at the junior high level and five in the children’s choir.
BOCC starts interviews for KCEM director position
Kingfisher County commissioners on Thursday began the process to find a new emergency management director.Three candidates were interviewed during a special meeting that last just under two hours.No action was taken and the meeting was recessed until 9 a.m. Friday for another interview.
Overwhelming show of support
Kingfisher County voters were overwhelming in their response to a proposition to continue a sales tax to fund a number of county services.That response? Absolutely.
Grand tree makes grand entrance, getting prepped for grand opening
It didn’t come from the North Pole, but Kingfisher’s newest tree did complete its journey from “up north” as it arrived late Wednesday morning.
Upcoming EVENTS
• GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST: Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, entries can be taken to the Kingfisher Memorial Library from Dec. 4 until 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, when they will be judged. See the ad in this edition for more information.• KINGFISHER WINTER NIGHTS: The grand opening is 5:30 p.
