Chickasha

On Aug. 8 Chickasha residents voted to increase a capital improvements sales tax from 0.75% to 1.25% to finance construction of a new and bigger water treatment plant. The city’s existing treatment plant, shown here, was built approximately 60 years ago. SHAE MORTIMER | CITY OF CHICKASHA

On Aug. 8 Chickasha residents voted to increase a capital improvements sales tax from 0.75% to 1.25% to finance construction of a new and bigger water treatment plant. The city’s existing treatment plant, shown here, was built approximately 60 years ago. SHAE MORTIMER | CITY OF CHICKASHA

Chickasha approves water plant sales tax

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Monday, August 14, 2023
CHICKASHA — Local residents voted overwhelmingly Aug. 8 to finance construction of a new water treatment plant with a capital improvements sales tax. Of the 1,287 votes counted, the proposal was endorsed by a whopping 93.71% yes to 6.29% no: 1,206 to 81.

Bonuses attract police applicants

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
CHICKASHA — The Police Department signing bonus has resulted in two new rookie recruits to fill its depleted ranks, and others are “in the process,” a spokesperson for Chief Goebel Music told Southwest Ledger on Aug. 2.
This is an artistic conception of a proposed pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks between the Grady County Fairgrounds and Old Town Chickasha. PROVIDED

This is an artistic conception of a proposed pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks between the Grady County Fairgrounds and Old Town Chickasha. PROVIDED

Progress underway on ‘dreamer’s’ projects

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
CHICKASHA — Chet Hitt’s construction crews continue making progress on several projects associated with the California businessman’s multimillion-dollar Town’s End development in Old Town.
Among those celebrating the City Council’s proclamation declaring August 1 Chickasha Chamber Day were: Front row, l-to-r: Jim Cowan, Margaret Davis, Whitney Palesano, Mayor Chris Mosley, Marissa Moore and Erica Alexander. Back row, l-to-r: Eric Anderson, Logan Lassley, Brayden Buckley and Cassie Poole. SHAE MORTIMER | CITY OF CHICKASHA

Among those celebrating the City Council’s proclamation declaring August 1 Chickasha Chamber Day were: Front row, l-to-r: Jim Cowan, Margaret Davis, Whitney Palesano, Mayor Chris Mosley, Marissa Moore and Erica Alexander. Back row, l-to-r: Eric Anderson, Logan Lassley, Brayden Buckley and Cassie Poole. SHAE MORTIMER | CITY OF CHICKASHA

Chickasha Chamber observes centennial anniversary Aug. 1

News Staff
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
CHICKASHA — The Chickasha Chamber of Commerce observed its centennial anniversary on Aug. 1, marking a century of fostering business growth, community development, and prosperity. To commemorate the occasion the City Council proclaimed August 1 as “Chickasha Chamber Day.
John Smith, left, and Zack Arnold, in drainage inlet, both with Environmental Cleanup Inc. from Wayne, Oklahoma, use “safety solvent” to sop up mineral oil that spilled from the transformer that slipped off a flatbed trailer and fell into a Chickasha street July 26. MIKE W. RAY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

John Smith, left, and Zack Arnold, in drainage inlet, both with Environmental Cleanup Inc. from Wayne, Oklahoma, use “safety solvent” to sop up mineral oil that spilled from the transformer that slipped off a flatbed trailer and fell into a Chickasha street July 26. MIKE W. RAY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Industrial transformer falls onto Chickasha street

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
CHICKASHA — A 31.5-ton electric transformer being transported from south Texas to Oklahoma City slipped off a flatbed trailer here July 26, blocking a major intersection for six hours. No one was hit and no vehicles were damaged, but a section of curb was chipped.

Chickasha Parks & Rec purchases mower, UV

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
CHICKASHA — The municipal Parks and Recreation Department has been rather busy of late. • The City Council authorized the department to buy an industrial-sized Super Z Kawasaki 35-horsepower FX1000 riding mower that cuts a swath 60 inches wide.
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