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The University of Central Oklahoma recently announced the students named to the university’s honor rolls, a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards.
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COMING WEDNESDAY – The George family played a big part in the annual turtle races sponsored by the Lions Club during the city’s Fourth of July celebration last Saturday at Homier Field. From left, Karsyn, Baylen, Remi, Kimber, Camden and Chaysen all had entries in the multiple heats for the races of box and water turtles. For complete results of the heats and finals champs, see Wednesday’s edition. [Photo provided]
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(Ed. note: Over the next several editions, we’ll be featuring the Heritage School students who were named Great Expectations Students of the Month during the 2020-21 school year, beginning with October 2020. The September 2020 winners were featured in the April 28 edition.)
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(As recorded by Local Weather Observer Steve Loftis in Kingfisher.)
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Kingfisher Chamber of Commerce, City of Kingfisher and area volunteers knocked another event out of the park last week with an Independence Day celebration that drew more than 1,000 visitors to the city. Current Executive Director Shauna Rupp, above right, is building on the 19-year legacy of former chamber manager Judy Whipple, above left, who served as this year’s parade marshal. Most recently, the city was voted the favorite stop by riders in the Oklahoma Freewheel cycling tour, another chamber and city organized event that included camping in the park, free swimming and a full pancake breakfast. [Photo Provided]
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KIDS OF ALL AGES turned out for Kingfisher’s Fourth of July Parade on Saturday. Top row: Daniel and Joseph McCarty and Evie and Gracie Pendergraft visit with Miriam, the comfort dog from Emmanuel Lutheran Church; Greely Winters and Tinley Jones man the registration trailer; Madie and Avery Harder, Hagen and Jake Owens and Braylon Swayne find a choice corner; Judah Dean waves the colors. Bottom row: Adah Anderman and Briar Coughlan and furry friend Chesley ride their family’s float; John and Melody Coughlan, with Blake and Cole Sigl and Daniel Coughlan, stand next to their classic ride; Judah Mayfield and baby brother Zion get ready for the show. See more photos on Page 13 and the Times & Free Press Facebook Page. [Photos Provided via Facebook]
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In the heart of Kingfisher County, the small town of Dover welcomes visitors as well as community members to step into the past, enjoy the colorful scenery and create a few memories of their own at the nostalgic display along U.S. Highway 81.
Read moreParents may want to wait before purchasing back-to-school clothing for their Kingfisher Public Schools students.
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