latest
Hennessey’s new public library director was a volunteer at the libary for seven years during his middle and high school years.
Read more
A team of Kingfisher County 4-H members came in fourth at the Sooner State Dairy Show judging contest in Stillwater earlier this month. The team consists of, from left: Zoie Cox of Cashion, and Maddy Pope, Ian Pope and Lester Yost, all of Lomega. Ian Pope finished as the fourth place individual in the 4-H contest. Also pictured is Tyson Bedoke of Lomega, who placed fourth in the open contest and Journey Maddux from Loyal who placed fifth in the pee-wee division. Clay Pope (not pictured) placed second in the adult contest. [Photo and infromation provided Ian Pope, Lomega 4-H Reporter]
Read more
Valerie and Tommy Mueggenborg of Okarche announce the birth of their daughter, Josie Lenae.
Read more
The showmen pictured above won top-15 finalists and honorable mention at the 2022 National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest, held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 7-9 in Kansas City, Mo. Pictured from left are Dalton Chambers, Tenino, Wash.; Lily Gisclair, Longville, La.; Tyler Getzlaff, Ocala, Fla.; Jordyn Wickard, Greenfield, Ind.; Olivia Gerloff, Bland, Mo.; Taylor Kelner, Bradley, Ark.; Lauren Frederick, Hutchinson, Kan.; Walker McDermott, Wiota, Iowa; Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill.; J. Gordon Clark, Gretna, Va.; Mycah Weaver, Dougherty, Iowa; Dawson Johnson, Pipestone, Minn.; Karson Patton, Frankfort, Ind.; Sydney Johnson, Orlando, Okla.; and Victoria Gerken, Kingfisher. Below are Oklahoma juniors who won first place in the senior burger division and overall in the entire steak category at the All-American Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2022 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) held July 5 in Kansas City, Mo. Pictured from left are Blake Henrichs, Okarche; Sydney Johnson, Orlando; Alyson Friesen, Arnett; Victoria Gerken, Kingfisher; Blake Long, Adair; and Brady Lott, Carmen. They prepared “Ultimate Burger on Dirt-It’s Poppin’” and also claimed top honors in the recipe and showmanship categories. The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. [Photos provided]
Read moreSeniors living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia are especially vulnerable to the effects of social isolation and loneliness.
Read more
Kingfisher city commissioners met two hours in executive session to discuss the parameters of a new clause in City Manager Dave Slezickey’s contract during a special meeting Thursday, July 14.
Read more
Swift response from the Kingfisher Electric Department staff and area fire departments kept an engine fire at the power plant from advancing from merely disruptive to disastrous Monday.
Read more
Authorities were hopeful they’ll have a wildfire that’s burned about 10,000 Blaine County acres contained by Tuesday evening.
Read more