• High school careers wrap up at All-State

    High school careers wrap up at All-State

    July 31, 2026 - 21:56 | By News Staff
    COUNTYALL-STATE – The Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State games wrapped up Thursday night with the annual football game held at Chad Richison Stadium at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.
  • Forrest Smith

    Former Okarche chief charged with felony

    July 31, 2026 - 21:56 | By Michael Swisher
    The former chief of the Okarche Police Department is now facing a felony charge for an alleged action during his time with the department.Forrest Ray Smith, 52, was charged Wednesday with one count of impersonating another in execution of instrument in Canadian County.
  • ‘Infrastructure for dignity’

    ‘Infrastructure for dignity’

    July 31, 2026 - 21:56 | By Michael Swisher
    Mike Sanders was all smiles in his hometown library.“Today is not only a special day for Kingfisher and the state of Oklahoma, but for the nation,” said Sanders.“This is the first ever kind of technology-type portals in the United States and we’re doing it right here in Kingfisher.
  • Mayor, city manager give updates on plethora of ongoing, future projects

    Mayor, city manager give updates on plethora of ongoing, future projects

    July 31, 2026 - 21:56 | By News Staff
    Mayor Geoff Covalt and City Manager Jim Thomas presided over a “State of the City” luncheon last Wednesday as more than 90 people turned out to get updates on a number of local projects.
  • Hasley celebrates 94th birthday

    Hasley celebrates 94th birthday

    July 29, 2026 - 07:16 | By News Staff
    Family and friends gathered recently in the home of Mary Hasley to celebrate the Cashion resident’s 94th birthday. “It was a wonderful way to celebrate and I felt very loved,” said Cashion’s oldest resident.

    News

    BETHEL VICINITY

    27 min ago By News Staff
    * ** *NO BETHEL SERVICES NEXT TWO SUNDAYSThere will be no Sunday school or church services at Bethel the next two Sundays. Camp meeting at Perkins is Aug. 2-12. Everyone is invited to attend.Mrs John Forbis spent Wednesday in Hennessey visiting Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Chartier, and Mr. and Mrs.

    Sports

    High school careers wrap up at All-State

    High school careers wrap up at All-State

    36 min ago By News Staff
    COUNTYALL-STATE – The Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State games wrapped up Thursday night with the annual football game held at Chad Richison Stadium at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.
    Kasen Blair

    OCA All-State this week

    2 days ago By News Staff
    Although they graduated more than two months ago, a number of student-athletes are representing their schools one final time this week.The Oklahoma Coaches Association is hosting its annual All-State games throughout the week in Edmond.

    Columns

    Bible verse of the day

    26 min ago By News Staff
    “You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” — Matthew 5:14-16 Thoughts on Today’s Verse.These words of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount remind us that our lives must not be allowed to be simply neutral.

    Obituaries

    Delbert Spomer

    Delbert Spomer

    1 week ago By News Staff
    Delbert Ray Spomer, 68, of Okarche, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, in Canton.Born on April 20, 1958, in Enid, he was the child of Delbert Bill Spomer and Vera Marlatt.Ray attended Ringwood High School and graduated in 1976.
    Rodney Foster

    Rodney Foster

    1 week ago By News Staff
    Rodney Leroy Foster passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 93 years old. Rodney was born on June 29, 1933, in Elk City to Lawrence Ray Foster and Helen Lucille (Ortner) Foster.