Chickasha

A federal grant will finance most of the cost of constructing new trails throughout Chickasha’s 50-acre Shannon Springs Park, and performing erosion control measures around the 4.5-acre pond in the park. If sufficient funds are available, additional lighting will be installed, too. MIKE W. RAY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

A federal grant will finance most of the cost of constructing new trails throughout Chickasha’s 50-acre Shannon Springs Park, and performing erosion control measures around the 4.5-acre pond in the park. If sufficient funds are available, additional lighting will be installed, too. MIKE W. RAY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Rebuilt trails, erosion control planned for Chickasha park

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Friday, May 5, 2023
CHICKASHA – A $1.8 million project to build a loop around Shannon Springs Park will be financed largely with a federal grant. The City Council approved an agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for construction of a trail at Ninth Street and Ron Terry Drive.
The Christen Eagle II that Leland Kracher flies is an aerobatic sporting biplane that has been produced in the United States since the late 1970s. Kracher’s aircraft was completed in 1982 and was fully restored in the early 2000’s, followed by a complete engine overhaul in 2012. LELAND KRACHER AIRSHOWS

The Christen Eagle II that Leland Kracher flies is an aerobatic sporting biplane that has been produced in the United States since the late 1970s. Kracher’s aircraft was completed in 1982 and was fully restored in the early 2000’s, followed by a complete engine overhaul in 2012. LELAND KRACHER AIRSHOWS

Five performers slated for Chickasha air show

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Monday, April 24, 2023
CHICKASHA – The Chickasha Municipal Airport Authority voted to approve contracts with several performers for the annual Wings & Wheels event June 3 and to improve the fuel system at the airport. The CMAA authorized expenditure of up to $50,000 to upgrade or replace the airport’s fuel pumps.
A Public Service Co. crew performs repairs on an electric transmission line on Feb. 27 in Tulsa. PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF OKLAHOMA

A Public Service Co. crew performs repairs on an electric transmission line on Feb. 27 in Tulsa. PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF OKLAHOMA

PSO to replace 5 miles of line near Chickasha

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Monday, April 17, 2023
CHICKASHA — Public Service Co. of Oklahoma plans to replace approximately five miles of electric transmission line south of Chickasha early next year.
This abandoned trailer entwined in vegetation is one of 11 structures at Lake Chickasha that are scheduled to be demolished. CITY OF CHICKASHA

This abandoned trailer entwined in vegetation is one of 11 structures at Lake Chickasha that are scheduled to be demolished. CITY OF CHICKASHA

Contract awarded to demolish decrepit structures at lake

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Monday, April 10, 2023
CHICKASHA — Washita Construction and Renovation recently was awarded a $46,996 contract to demolish 11 dilapidated and abandoned structures at Lake Chickasha. The experienced local company was the second-lowest of four bidders for the work.

City opens disposal site for discarded tree limbs

News Staff
Monday, April 10, 2023
CHICKASHA — Just in time for spring improvement projects, the city has established a location where residents can dispose of tree limbs. The site is just south of Public Works at 502 N. Genevieve and will be open each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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