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‘I feel like I’m in a manmade flood zone’

A group of residents from the Francis Addition brought their storm water drainage concerns to the Kingfisher city commission meeting Monday evening.

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Appeals court hits brakes on Biden mandate

Citing “grave statutory and constitutional issues,” the federal court of appeals for the fifth circuit issued a stay over the weekend halting implementation of President Biden’s vaccine mandate for businesses with at least 100 employees.

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Four vying for Distinguished Young Woman

Kingfisher County’s annual Distinguished Young Woman scholarship program (formerly Junior Miss) is slated for 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, and involves four county high school juniors. From left are Emma Stover, daughter of Gregory and Erin Stover of Okarche; Avery Davis, daughter of Lindsay and Kelly Kopp of Kingfisher and Brandon and Aly Davis; Allison Themer, daughter of Dennis and Tammy Themer of Kingfisher, and Shaina Hamil, daughter of Jeremy and Brandi Hamil. In addition to the Distinguished Young Woman title, qualifying the winner to attend the state program in Bartlesville next summer, the girls will compete for college scholarships in several categories, including talent, interview, poise, fitness and more. This year’s talent will include two monologues (Stover and Hamil), singing (Davis) and piano (Themer.) “Life Is a Highway” is the theme of this year’s program, directed by Tiffanie Barnett and Katie Ward. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5 and all proceeds go to fund scholarships presented to participants. See more information and individual photos in an advertisement inside this edition. [Photo Provided]

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Virginia, other elections: A word to the wise

The Virginia – and several other – elections last week offered hope for conservative, constitution-oriented American citizens.

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Is your muffler broke, or did you want to get someone’s attention?

A hunter friend likened the noises of deer and elk in the search of a girlfriend to that of teenage boys who drive loud cars and trucks to get the attention of girls.

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Teacher shortage tied to incentives

If people are paid for tenure—length of service— rather than quality, what do you think is most likely? Will that system attract quality workers, or workers willing to simply hold down a spot?

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Cherokee nation supports federal role in state crimes

In an amicus curiae brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court, the Cherokee Nation has opposed efforts by the State of Oklahoma to have the court reconsider its ruling in McGirt v. Oklahoma.

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