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Arson is suspected in hay fire
Authorities are still searching for suspects in a rash of fires last week that left one Kingfisher County farmer without several hundred hay bales.John Peach of Hennessey told the Times & Free Press on Tuesday that he counted 396 of his round hay bales destroyed on property in northern Kingfisher ...
Stroh surges late to win court clerk seat
With 11 of 12 precincts reporting, Lauren Stroh trailed in her bid to win the election for Kingfisher County’s next court clerk.But when the final results were posted, the Okarche native found herself victorious.Stroh won the closest race in the county Tuesday as she edged Jessica Conner by a count ...
95-Year-Old Omega Man Keeps Crop Farming Tradition Alive
Oklahoma’s wheat rebounded after a difficult drought-plagued last year’s crops. Farmers in Kingfisher County said their crops are healthy. Omega’s Gene Hauser has experienced the peaks and valleys of Oklahoma crop farming. His faith and family form the roots of his lifelong tradition. Take a trip down Omega’s East 770 Road and you’ll find people with hearts planted in the ground they own.
County commission works through brief agenda
Kingfisher County commissioners approved payment of $1,939.60 to Circuit Engineering District 8 for four county bridge inspections and a change order for a District 2 road paving contract.The contract was with Ellsworth Construction Co., doing business as A-Tech Paving of Oklahoma City, for road work done last year.The move was ...
New Sheriff in Town Up to the GOP Voters
Kingfisher County Republicans could elect a new county sheriff next week in the June 18 primary, but a runoff election could happen because there are four candidates who want that job.If one of the candidates gets 50 percent-plus one of the votes cast, then there will be a winner next ...
Loper a candidate for Kingfisher County sheriff position
[ Ed. note: Jeremiah Loper has authorized the Times & Free Press to publish the following paid political announcement of his candidacy for Kingfisher County Sheriff, subject to the June 18 Republican primary election.]My name is Jeremiah Loper, and I am running for Kingfisher County Sheriff.I ...
Personal Injury Collision in Kingfisher Sends One to the Hospital
A personal injury collision reported in Kingfisher County a half a mile south of Cashion has sent one person to the hospital. Colton Wayne George, 22, was headed southbound on East 850 Rd. in his 1996 Chevrolet Silverado with his passenger Kyle Brian Gray, 21, at 2:30 a.m. on Sunday. The vehicle departed the roadway to the right, struck a ditch and an AT&T underground cable pole and came to rest on its side.
Sample ballots are available ahead of voting
Sample ballots are now available for the June 18 election.Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma. gov/ elections/ ovp or pick up a copy at the Kingfisher County Election Board during normal business hours.Kingfisher County Election Board Secretary Shawna Butts reminds ...
‘Wonderful’ harvest continues throughout county
Kingfisher County producers and elevators are in the midst of a harvest to remember – one to help take the bad taste out of their mouths from the preceding year.Farmers and elevators countywide were busy until midnight over the weekend, gathering in the new crop.Elevator managers estimated the harvest from ...
Sparks running for District 2 commissioner
[ Ed. note: Mike Sparks has authorized the Times & Free Press to publish the following paid political announcement of his candidacy for Kingfisher County District 2 Commissioner, subject to the June 18 Republican primary election.]My name is Mike Sparks. I am a Republican candidate for ...
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