News

Oklahoma June Unemployment Rate Declines Significantly Tied For Fifth Lowest Nationally

Thu, 07/23/2020 - 5:00am

New figures released by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor show Oklahoma’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 6.6% in June, a significant decrease from 12.6% in May. Oklahoma is tied with Maine for the fifth lowest rate in the country, a ranking which is reflected on the newlylaunched Governor’s Dashboard of Metrics. The national unemployment rate for June declined to 11.1%.

Hennessey FBC host VBS with success
Hennessey FBC host VBS with success
Hennessey FBC host VBS with success
Hennessey FBC host VBS with success

Hennessey FBC host VBS with success

Thu, 07/16/2020 - 12:00am

The Hennessey First Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) was back and as great as ever last week, Jul. 6 thru the 10th. This year’s theme was Concrete and Cranes. VBS was available to all kids Preschool though the 5th grade. Originally, VBS was scheduled for May 17 through May 21st, but COVID-19 changed the plans.

Dobrinski wins District 59 House seat

Thu, 07/09/2020 - 12:00am

Long time Okeene resident and businessman Mike Dobrinski defeated Adam N. Masters of Kingfisher 4,377 (72%) to 1,725 (28%) in the House District 59 seat to replace term-limited Oklahoma House Majority Leader Mike Sanders, R-Kingfisher. There will be no general election vote for District 59, and Dobrinski will be sworn in Nov. after the general election. Dobrinski won his home town of Okeene’s 060002 precinct by a 292 (85%) to 51 (15%) margin. He carried Hennessey’s precinct 370201 by a 323 (83%) to 68 (17%) margin. The District 59 seat is the first public elected office Dobrinski has ever run for. He was elected to the Pioneer Telephone Cooperative’s Board of Trustees years ago and continues to serve on their board.

Pages

The Hennessey Clipper

PO Box 664
Okenee, OK 73763
Phone: 580-822-4401
Fax: 877-420-6331
Email: clippernews@trailmiller.com