Okarche was closer to getting beat by the sunrise than by Wister. The Warriors punched their way into the Class A baseball semifinals EARLY Friday morning by eliminating second-ranked Wister 5-0 in the quarterfi nals at Edmond Memorial High School. The game was originally slated to begin at 6:30 p.m., but Wednesday rains pushed Thursday's scheduled start tine to 8:45 p.m. The teams didn't actually take the field for the fourth and final quarterfinal until about 11 p.m. When they did, Easton Roby took care of business as the sophomore limited Wister to just two hits.

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It was a year of change for the Kingfisher High School softball program and one that its coach hopes is just the beginning of the growth. It was a team with a new coach, new turf, a new baby (see Page 1) and a mostly- new lineup. The 'new' Lady Jackets were knocked out of the Class 4A playoffs just over a week ago when they were defeated 6-0 by Dickson in a regional tournament. The season saw KHS finish with a 14-17 record. The team was 3-9 in District 4A-1 games, placing it sixth out of seven teams.

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Kingfisher High School is once again selling reserved seats for home varsity basketball games. The seats - the blue chairbacks located in the middle portion of the lower section of the south side of the APB - will go on sale Monday, Oct. 2. They will be $50 apiece. 'If you bought seats last year, you'll get priority on the same seats unless you are wanting to give your seats to someone else,' said Jeremy Young, KHS athletic director. The reserved seats are only good for varsity games involving KHS.

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Regular seasons are winding down for the small-school softball and baseball teams this fall, meaning the playoffs are near. The OSSAA recently released the district assignments for Classes A and B in those two sports and they'll begin this week. In Kingfisher County, the Okarche baseball team is the only local team that will host a district. The Warriors were ranked 10th in Class A with a 15-3 record heading into this weekend's Ripley Tournament. All three of Okarche's losses are by one run…and to highly-ranked teams.

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Lady Reds complete district sweep with 3-2 win SOPHOMORE JANCEE MATTHEWS had both of her team's RBIs in last week's loss at Clinton. [Photo by Chris Simon/ www.simon-sports-photos.smugmug.com] For some reason, Clinton just had Kingfisher's number on the softball diamond this season. The Lady Reds completed their district sweep of KHS on Tuesday by winning 3-2 with a walkoff run in the bottom of the seventh inning. Grace Meacham's bunt proved to be the game winner as Clinton's Baliegh Giblet beat Kinlee East's throw to the plate.

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Charlene Suzanna Buettner, 66, of Kingfisher, passed away Sept. 13, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. Charlene was born July 6, 1957, to Otto and Pauline Buettner in Okarche. She was raised in Kingfi sher and graduated from Kingfisher High School in 1975. She worked at Pioneer Telephone for over 24 years as an operator. After she retired, she opened a small bakery and was an excellent cook. Charlene attended church at Frontline Ministries and enjoyed volunteering at His House Thrift Store.

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Jancee Matthews scored on an error Thursday to help give Kingfisher a walkoff win and end a threegame losing skid. Matthews walked and then scored when Kinlee East was able to reach on an error in the bottom of the fifth inning to lift KHS to a 3-2 victory over Okarche in the Highway 81 Classic. The victory came after the Lady Jackets opened the tournament with a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Alva. That came on the heels of the team's worst defeat of the season when it lost 17-5 Monday in a District 4A-1 contest at Elk City.

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Robert Alex 'Boob' Rodd, Jr., 59, went home peacefully to be with his Savior on Aug. 19, 2023, surrounded by his family in Kingfisher. He was born April 27, 1964, in Hastings, Neb., to Robert Rodd, Sr., and Patti (Bridges) Rodd. He grew up in Deerfield, Kan., and attended Deerfield Schools and graduated from Deerfi eld High School. He attended Garden City Community College and Fort Hays State University. He then began his career working for gas companies, the first one being KN Energy and he was currently employed at ONEOK gas company as a mechanic supervisor.

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Time can be a disconnect. People can drift. Memories can fade. One generation might not be fully aware of the ones before it. A connection was made Wednesday evening inside and out of the Donovan Boutwell Center on the Kingfisher High School campus. And, for some, the memories came rushing back as well. A handful of players from the KHS state championship football teams of 2003 and 2013 gathered for a photo session with the seniors of the 2023 season that kicked off Friday night. Those from the 2003 title team were Kody Miller, Marcos Ortega, Steven Wilson, Robby Pool and Tanner Richards.

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KHS SOPHOMORE Bella Gomez delivers a pitch during Kingfisher's opening game of the Highway 33 Classic softball tournament on Thursday. Gomez came on in relief of the Lady Jackets' 7-0 loss, but she started and got the win later in the day when they de KINLEY TAYLOR makes a throw from her knees after stopping a ground ball at third base on Thursday. Taylor's throw was in time to record the out at third base. [KT&FP Staff Photo] Bella Gomez picked up the win in Kingfisher's first softball victory of the season.

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Charles David Smith, 94, passed away peacefully Aug. 15, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 27, 1928, in Oklahoma City, the only child of Charles Everett and Mary Irene Foster Smith. Growing up, he raised chickens and pigs. He spent many nights in the fair show barns sleeping with his pigs. Charles was FFA president and later became an American Farmer. Charles was a lifelong resident of Kingfisher and a 1946 graduate of Kingfisher High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force working as a staff sergeant during the Korean Conflict.

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Kingfisher softball and Lomega baseball both had the chance to show off improved facilities as their 2023 fall campaigns began last week. Unfortunately for the home teams, the visitors pulled off wins in each one. On the left, KHS pitcher Kinlee East delivers to home plate against Bethany on Tuesday. KHS built a 5-1 lead, but eventually fell 8-6 to the Bronchos. On the right, Okarche's Easton Roby heads toward home during the decisive fifth inning. Roby had a double that produced runs and scored in the Warriors' 4-1 victory over Lomega.

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Cowboys and cowgirls from all around will be competing on horseback or riding a bull Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 16-19, during Hennessey's annual rodeo events. There will also be greased pig, a calf scramble and mutton bustin' events for the kids at the open rodeo Friday and Saturday nights. All events will be held at the Hennessey Arena located at 122 N. Arapaho St. (U.S. Highway 81 - Main Street - to only stoplight then west on Oklahoma Avenue and south onto Arapaho Street). Admission for the Friday and Saturday nights open rodeo is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 6-12.

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Peggy Lynette Holt Bollenbach of Kingfisher went to her heavenly home on Aug. 3, 2023. Peggy was born July 6, 1964, in Jesup, Ga. In December 1975 she moved with her parents, George and Jeanne Holt, to Dover. It is there she grew up and went to Dover School. While in school she was active in cheerleading and all things social. She was always the 'life of the party' and made many lifelong friends. In September 1982, Peggy married Steve Bollenbach. From their marriage they had two sons, Baily and Drew.

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In its heyday, the little red caboose was a familiar sight chugging along at the back of the train with the conductor waving to children as it passed by.A command center for the conductor, the caboose with its raised cupola provided a 360-degree view of the train and came equipped ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!

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A man was arrested Thursday night on a first-degree murder complaint after a woman's body was found Thursday in a Kingfisher motel.Arrested was Joseph Hayslip, 38, who listed Kingfisher as his residence on previous felony charges.Hayslip was booked into Kingfisher County Criminal Justice Center after being interviewed by Oklahoma State ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!

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It's definitely not too cool for school.Temperatures are still hitting triple digits and soon the county hallways - and classrooms - will be full of students.All but one county district will begin school this Thursday, Aug. 10.That list includes Kingfisher, Dover, Hennessey, Lomega, Okarche and Holy Trinity Catholic School.Cashion begins ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!

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Early voting started Thursday for an election that will decide the fate of the continuation of a half-cent sales tax in Kingfi sher County.Voting was held Thursday and Friday at the MACenter and will move to normal polling places across the county on election day, Tuesday, Aug. 8.Polls will be ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!

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Many children at Lusungu Children's Home in Chingola, Zambia, will soon go to sleep in comfortable, newly refurbished beds, thanks in part to the children who recently participated in Vacation Bible School at Okarche First Baptist Church.Taking satisfaction in knowing they're sharing the love of Jesus and a safe place ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!

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Journal Date: July 10, 2023 In October 2022, an interview of Pastor Dr. Bart Barber by Anderson Cooper aired on '60 Minutes' on CBS.Pastor Barber is the head pastor of the First Baptist Church in the small town of Farmersville, Texas, approximately one hour northeast of Dallas and approximately four ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!

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Starla (Cosper) Fuksa has been hired as the interim town administrator by the Hennessey Board of Trustees.A 1977 Hennessey High School graduate, she is the daughter of Don and Pat Cosper.Fuksa was interviewed during a 30-minute executive session at a special meeting Thursday, July 27.After the vote to hire her ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!

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As a child growing up in Okarche, Zac Kretchmar enjoyed taking trips with his family….as long as there was no air between himself and the earth.Then his parents, Mike and Laurie Kretchmar, made the decision it was time for a family trip aboard an airplane and time for their son ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!

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Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled three years ago in McGirt v. Oklahoma that the reservation of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation has never been disestablished, there has been confusion over what exactly that means and how far-ranging is the impact.Outside of the governor's office, most parties involved claimed there ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!

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Karla Joann Sipe, 67, of Kingston, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at her home. She was born Jan. 6, 1956, in Kingman, Kan., to Gene Burress Redding and Bobbie Jean Greenroyd Redding. Karla was raised in Minco, where she graduated from high school in 1974. She later attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami. Karla owned and operated Fantastic Nails by Karla and the Hitchin' Post Saloon in Kingfisher for several years. She married Rick Sipe on Feb. 14, 1993, in Kingfisher. For the last five years she has lived at Lake Texoma in the Sanders Island community where she owned and operated Texoma Corral Restaurant.

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God called one of his angels home. Garry Humphries left us on Monday July 3, 2023, to be in his beautiful new home with his sister Tricia and his Heavenly Father. Although he left his dad, mother, sister and brother, we will miss him so much. We all know he will be happy in his new home. Garry had a lot of family and friends who will miss him everyday. Garry's smile and willingness to help and just have a laugh…that's what some needed. He wasn't perfect – none of us are. God knows that (but some think they are!) Garry had a big heart and a helpful soul.

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An early-morning thunderstorm Friday, accompanied by high winds and brilliant lightning and thunder, dropped in excess of two inches of rain on Kingfisher.The wind caused tree damage throughout the city and vicinity.Limbs were blown down and at least one tree was uprooted and blown over.The rain further delayed the 2023 ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!

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Kingfisher's search for a new city manager ended Wednesday evening.City commissioners voted 4-0 in a special meeting to hire Jim Thomas, who brings with him more than three decades in municipal government experience.Thomas was hired after a brief executive session, one in which he took part in via telephone as ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!

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Tom Wells passed away peacefully on July 6, 2023, at his home in Hamilton, Texas, after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Wells was born March 6, 1953, in Enid to parents Thomas 'Dale' Wells and Gertrude Wiebe Wells. He is survived by wife, Merridee Wells, of Hamilton; son Zach Wells, his wife Shelby and granddaughter Pepper of Oskaloosa, Kan.; son Wade Wells and his wife Emilee and grandson Buck; sister Linda Lund and partner Paul Buehler; sister Roslynn Terrell, her husband Greg, nephew Jake Terrell and his wife Rebekah and their children.

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The Center of Family Love is honoring former Senator Mike Johnson and his wife, Judy Johnson, who quietly spent a better part of their lives championing for the rights of individuals and families with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity.The honor of the Harold Wittrock Humanitarian Award will take place at the ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!

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Ervin Lawrence Meacham, 88, of Colorado Springs, Colo., passed away on May 30, 2023, peacefully in his sleep. On Feb. 20, 1955, Ervin married Lu Rita (Henry) in Colorado Springs and they would share nearly 60 years of marriage together. Ervin and Rita went on to have three children: daughters Lois (Dave) and Beverly (DJ) and son Frank (Holly). Ervin and Rita enjoyed traveling together, espeing cially on cruise ships with family and friends. They would return to Colorado Springs as their home after living in Georgia, Texas and Oklahoma.

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