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Well...we at this newspaper office just went through our second January of COVID issues. Progress I suppose. This year’s version only knocked half of us down. Seems it was milder as well. I guess we’ll call it a small victory.
Read moreA biological male who identifies as transsexual tore into opponents of a bill protecting women’s sports, telling Indiana state lawmakers that “it is unfair to expect girls to cede their hard-won rights.”
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Local events – such as Hennessey’s yearly Wine & Chocolate Festival and the car show – are great for the economic well-being of local businesses as well as excellent times for the people in the community to come together.
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The executive director of the Oklahoma Lions Service Foundation was the guest speaker last Thursday at the Kingfisher Lions Club meeting. Marie F. Burns, who also serves as the secretary of Oklahoma Lions, discussed the many projects sponsored by the service foundation. They include a mobile health screening unit, Meadows of Hope, the Oklahoma Lions Eye Bank and the Oklahoma Lions Kid’s Sight. Burns is pictured with Kingfisher Lions Club President Colton DeMuth, who presented a check to her as a donation for the foundation from the local club. [KT&FP Staff Photo]
Read moreVoters in Kingfisher County are reminded to keep the integrity of the election system in mind, when going to the polls Feb. 8.
Read moreKingfisher Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet is Monday, Jan. 31.
Read moreIn their final semester, 21 Northwestern Oklahoma State senior education students have received their student teaching assignments and have entered area schools to gain hands-on experience.
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Hennessey Elementary School Eagles of the Week for the week ending Jan. 21 have been announced. Students earning the honor include pre-k students Liam Trotter, Daniel Kelly, Mateo Chavez, Finley Hardin and Weston Osland; kindergarten students Adalynn States, Kensley Moulton and Brenden Streck; first graders Hilario Torres, Ethan Anaya, Payton Waddell and Sebastian Talamantes; second graders Mia Granados, Joel Robles, Keetan Gardner and Dahlia Valles; third graders Nashon Wanzer, Adrian Blanco, Ari Marquez and Sofia Hernandez; and fourth graders David Renteria, Wyatt Brown, Adriona Fischer and Ayden Snyder. [Photo provided]
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