Kingfisher Oklahoma

Four school districts—Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Bixby, and Jenks—spent nearly $200,000 combined in taxpayer funding on contract lobbyists during the 2018-2019 school year, records show.

In the last few years, the federal match for state dollars spent on Medicaid in Oklahoma has increased by a dramatic rate. But officials don’t expect that to last, and are preparing for future cuts in federal funding.

Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” (John 6:68)   Thoughts on Today’s Verse When Jesus asked his disciples if they would leave him like everyone else had, Peter’s response is powerful and great. He knew where truth originated!

HENNESSEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL announced its Eagles of the Week for the week ending Aug. 23.

Raise your hand if you are a chronic list maker… (I’m raising my hand, who’s with me?). I’m not sure if I go through the list making process as a way to remember what I’m supposed to be doing or if I just like the gratification of marking off stuff!

COMPLETIONBlaine: Devon Energy Production Co. LP; Baker 9-16-15N-11W No. 3HX Well; NW11/4 NW11/4 NE11/4 NW11/4 (SL) of 09-15N-11W; 1,097 barrels oil per day, 3,790,000 cu-ft gas per day; TD 21,409.Devon Energy Production Co. LP; Baker 9-16-15N-11W No.

COMPLETIONKingfisher: Newfield Exploration Mid-Con Inc.; Rosalie 1709 No. 4H-25X Well; NE11/4 SE11/4 NW11/4NE11/4 (BHL) of 25-17N-09W; 651 barrels oil per day, 1,752,000 cu-ft gas per day; TD 19,387.Newfield Exploration Mid-Con Inc.; Rosalie 1709 No.

A pair of local teachers were recently recognized for 15 years of membership in Oklahoma Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Lynn Barnett, left, teaches Family and Consumer Sciences at Kingfisher’s Yellowjacket Academy. Brandi Krittenbrink, right, teaches the class at Okarche.

Hennessey Police Department reports for Aug. 15-21: Speeding 1-10 Over Limit – Nicholas D. Mallozi, Norman; Donald B. Bridges, Enid; Jenie D. Melton, Crescent; Brandon W. Christenson, Edmond. Speeding 11-15 Over Limit – Deborah D. Barnes, Oklahoma City.

The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2018 Recreational Boating Statistics Report Tuesday, revealing that there were 633 boating fatalities nationwide in 2018, a 3.8 percent decrease from 2017.From 2017 to 2018, overall recreational boating injuries also decreased 4.