Chickasha

Dirt Road Films has recreated scenes in Chickasha, such as the one here at South 17th Street and West Iowa Avenue, that depict the aftermath of a tornado. CURTIS W. AWBREY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Dirt Road Films has recreated scenes in Chickasha, such as the one here at South 17th Street and West Iowa Avenue, that depict the aftermath of a tornado. CURTIS W. AWBREY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Filming of movie in Chickasha suspended because of strike

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
CHICKASHA — Have you ever been in a theater watching a movie when the film broke and had to be spliced back together? That’s essentially what has happened here.
A grade crossing “hotline” number, and the unique identification number of the Union Pacific Railroad crossing on E. Ada Sipuel Ave. and Henderson St. in Chickasha, are posted on this nearby signal shed. MIKE W. RAY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

A grade crossing “hotline” number, and the unique identification number of the Union Pacific Railroad crossing on E. Ada Sipuel Ave. and Henderson St. in Chickasha, are posted on this nearby signal shed. MIKE W. RAY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Weeds, blocked crossings a concern to city council

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Monday, July 10, 2023
CHICKASHA — Tall weeds and blocked railroad crossings are current concerns to City Council members and their constituents. Weeds are “out of control” in Chickasha, Ward 1 Councilwoman Kea Ginn said during a recent council meeting. “We’re writing citations,” City Manager Keith Johnson responded.
Children frolic in the cool water of Chickasha’s municipal swimming pool during a hot July 5 afternoon. MIKE W. RAY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Children frolic in the cool water of Chickasha’s municipal swimming pool during a hot July 5 afternoon. MIKE W. RAY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Swimming pool to be evaluated

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Monday, July 10, 2023
CHICKASHA — The swimming pool in Shannon Springs Park will be evaluated to give city officials some indication of whether it needs to be renovated or replaced.
The budget for maintenance of Shannon Springs Park increased for Fiscal Year 2024. In addition, a $1.8 million project will replace the asphalt trails in the 50-acre park with concrete paths and will finance erosion control measures around the park’s 4.5-acre pond. CHRISTOPHER BRYAN | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

The budget for maintenance of Shannon Springs Park increased for Fiscal Year 2024. In addition, a $1.8 million project will replace the asphalt trails in the 50-acre park with concrete paths and will finance erosion control measures around the park’s 4.5-acre pond. CHRISTOPHER BRYAN | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Chickasha budget for FY ’24 conservative

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Monday, July 10, 2023
CHICKASHA — The budgets approved for the Municipal Authority, the Airport Authority, and the city’s General Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-24 are all higher than last year’s. General Fund expenditures for FY 24 are projected at $21.44 million, a 1.25% increase over FY 23.
A specially designed metal logo is attached to the end of wooden barrels employed in “Town’s End” operations. Owner Chet Hitt buys American white oak barrels from The Barrel Mill cooperage in Minnesota. The barrels are charred to Level 3 or 4, he said, to age whiskey and give it an oak color, aroma, and smoky flavor. MIKE W. RAY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

A specially designed metal logo is attached to the end of wooden barrels employed in “Town’s End” operations. Owner Chet Hitt buys American white oak barrels from The Barrel Mill cooperage in Minnesota. The barrels are charred to Level 3 or 4, he said, to age whiskey and give it an oak color, aroma, and smoky flavor. MIKE W. RAY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Renovation of Savoy Hotel progressing

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Monday, July 3, 2023
CHICKASHA — A construction crew has been renovating the front of the Savoy Hotel building and installing pipes beneath the flooring.

USAO tuition, fees remain flat

News Staff
Thursday, June 29, 2023
CHICKASHA — The Board of Regents for the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma voted unanimously to not increase tuition or mandatory fees for the 2023-24 academic year. On average, an Oklahoma resident enrolled in 15 credit hours can expect to pay $4,140 per trimester in tuition and fees.

USAO regents select Hale as new president

News Staff
Thursday, June 29, 2023
CHICKASHA — Dr. Kayla Hale, who previously attended the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, was picked by the USAO regents to become the school’s 13th president. Her tenure begins on Aug. 1. She succeeds Dr.
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