Kingfisher Oklahoma

Opponents of Oklahoma’s school choice program claim it primarily benefits “the rich” because, in effect, the joint income of a working mom and dad with children is greater than the income of a young, single person with no children.Yes, the arguments against school choice really are that stupid.

Current Kingfisher Rotary Club President Brian Walter (right) presented a plaque to Jon Benham during last week’s meeting of the civic club. Benham served as the club president for the 2024-25 year before turning over the reins to Walter in July.

Kingfisher County commissioners tabled a decision on the bids for an emergency management mobile command trailer Monday.Kingfisher County Emergency Management Director Ryan Deatherage asked the delay to allow arrival of a bid on another part of the package.

Hennessey School Superintendent Jason Sternberger suggested – and school board members agreed – that any student whose parents fill out a form and does not qualify financially for free or reduced meals, will then receive a “discount” rate.

EYES ON THE PRIZE – While it was the first day of the fall season for some fall sports, Monday also marked the first day football teams could start practicing statewide. Kingfisher junior Carter Stephenson is pictured hauling in a pass during that first practice.

Not even a lightning delay could deter Easton Roby.The Okarche senior was absolutely dominant on the mound Monday as the Warriors defeated Canute 2-0 in the season opener and a showdown of a pair of Class A’s top teams.

Texas House of Representatives Democrats fled to Illinois last week to avoid a redistricting bill vote.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is trying to convince Americans that vaccines will hurt them.No matter what superficial throwaway statements he offers the public to the contrary, that’s the obvious goal.

Us kids on the east side car-pooled during my junior high years at Classen High School in OKC. Then, we moved on the north side of town a few blocks from the school. So, unlike my parents, I didn’t have to walk several miles up-hill both to-andfrom school.

Statement from Speaker Kyle Hilbert Regarding Investigation into State Department of Education TV Incident:“On Friday, July 25, two members of the State Board of Education made graphic allegations concerning what they say was visible on a television in the State Superintendent’s office during an...