Kingfisher Oklahoma

The need for underground storm pipes, instead of above ground, on Walnut Street at Oklahoma Avenue increased the phase one cost of Hennessey’s west side drainage project by $32,539.77 for a total of $211,145.52.

THUMBS UP — Gov. Kevin Stitt struck an optimistic note with Legislators Monday in his annual State of the State Address, which traditionally kicks off the start of the legislative session. “Throughout this past year Oklahomans rose to the challenge – as individuals, as families and as neighbors.

Only one candidate had filed for county municipal offices as of noon Tuesday, Kingfisher County Election Board Secretary Shawna Butts said. Candidates could begin filing at 8 a.m. Monday, but halfway through the three-day filing period, only one had done so.

Forty-year career teacher Diane Grellner was selected by her peers as Kingfisher Public School’s teacher of the year.

Kingfisher County commissioners approved agreements with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation Monday, gaining financial assistance in making repairs to roads and bridges resulting from 2019’s extensive flooding. The projects include: • Resolution No.

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This colder weather caused me to open a shoe box on the chair next to my computer. It held red boots I’d ordered that were delivered in November. Surely I’d tried them on when they came in, but didn’t remember, so put them on for a grocery trip last week. Hm-m-m.

Officials at the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, which runs the state’s Medicaid system, continue to project that a voter-approved expansion of Medicaid will require state taxpayers to provide another $164 million per year.

[Ed. Note:Thomas Jipping is deputy director of the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies and senior leg alfellow at The Heritage Foundation.] President Joe Biden has announced the creation of a commission to examine “reforming” the courts.

GRAND OPENING and a ribbon cutting ceremony for Scissortail Crossing Events Venue, located at 210 E. Will Rogers Drive in Kingfisher, was recently held with family members, chamber and city officials and friends. Owner Dr. Ashley Cowan Neal and husband, Dr.