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A second Hennessey company, Sooner Solid Solutions LLC, has filed for a state permit as part of a proposed solid waste dump northeast of town, Mike Maly said at the Thursday night meeting of the town trustees.

Larry Hart’s got a philosophy about golf.“Don’t worry about it. Just hit it,” he said. “That’s the best you can do.”Few can do it as well as the retired teacher and coach and now he’s got another golf ball to add to a fine collection.Hart made a hole-in-one during a round Oct.

A recent ad in the Kingfi sher Times & Free Press that was also posted on social media raised questions from some county citizens.

Kingfisher experienced a hard frost Monday morning.Vegetation was covered with frozen moisture as were windshields on vehicles, creating the need for special attention before driving.

Six Kingfisher High School seniors were guests recently at a meeting of the Kingfisher Rotary Club.Joining the local civic group were Mauricio Valles, Reese Roof, Jhett Birdwell, Luciano Orozco, Shelby Davis and TJ Washington.Valles is the son of Eleazar and Sandra Valles.

Early voting begins this Thursday, Nov. 13, for the halfcent sales tax extension proposed by Kingfisher County.The sales tax funds a number of county services and has been in place since 1991.If approved, it will extend it for another five years. Election day for that sales tax is Tuesday, Nov. 18.

Kingfisher County commissioners Monday approved the low bid from Northwest Fabrication LLC of $124,350, as recommended by Fire Chief B.J. Waeger, to equip a new brush truck for the Omega Fire Department.Four bids were opened a week earlier on the project.

Santa’s Toyland and Holiday with Heroes are joining forces this year to ensure no Kingfisher County child is left out during the holiday season.Sponsored by Kingfisher Community Collaborative, Santa’s Toyland is an all-volunteer project more than 30 years old.

In its quest to continue to try to improve reading and math skills of its students, Kingfisher Public Schools took more steps last week to build the infrastructure for a new grant.

The Kingfisher Police Department has investigated or responded to the following reports:October 7 - Operate/ APC vehicle under influence of intoxicating substance and child endangerment. — Sergeant Aaron Schlegel responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the Walmart parking lot, 200 W.