http://www.chickashanews.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_185172552.html http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_185172552.html The Chickasha Arts Council will host the July 4th Family Fun Festival on Friday at Shannon Springs Park.The official starting time is 3 p.m. and will last until a fabulous fireworks display presented by several local businesses. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_185172356.html http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_185172356.html When the temperatures start to rise in the summertime, so raises the wasp and hornet population. Though, a wasp should be thought of as a beneficial insect because they prey mainly on other “pest insects” they can be considered a nuisance when they nest in high traffic areas or near homes or especially if one stings you. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_185172528.html http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_185172528.html A drill rig semi truck ran through a stop sign and slammed into a tractor-trailer in Grady County, killing a Duncan man who was thrown from the wreckage.The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says 62-year-old Darryl Jensen died in the crash Wednesday on state Highway 17 west of Rush Springs. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_185172628.html http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_185172628.html A bridge on the H.E. Bailey Turnpike is set to have “substructure repairs” performed on only half of the bridge later this year. The bridge is located on the turnpike and the intersection for the New Castle Gaming Center. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:20:00 +0000 http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_184182217.html http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_184182217.html The black gorilla shown did not fall victim to illegal poachers in the jungles of Africa, instead it became the victim of vandalism. Typically this gorilla stands guard as the mascot in front of Gorilla Plus Tools, in south Chickasha, yet, late one night, someone spray painted an eye patch, and several vulgar tags on the beast. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:20:00 +0000 http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_184182353.html http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_184182353.html The Chickasha Area YMCA encourages everyone to have water safety on their minds this summer while they’re out beating the heat at local pools and area lakes.Grady County has already experienced two pool-related drownings in the early days of summer. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:20:00 +0000 http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_184182126.html http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_184182126.html Following the drowning death of a foster child over the weekend, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services is calling for vigilance when it comes to children and water safety.Two-year-old SkyDawn Word died Sunday after finding her Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:21:00 +0000 http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_183182259.html http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_183182259.html The Best Western Hotel of Chickasha is under new ownership after the sell of the property by Steve LaForge to the Johnson Family of Alaska.“I really enjoyed the years I’ve had the hotel, it was just to time consuming for the plans I have,” said LaForge. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:21:00 +0000 http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_183182328.html http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_183182328.html The City of Chickasha held a special work session Monday to discuss five agenda items. One of the items was referred to this particular meeting to allow the details to surface. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:21:00 +0000 http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_183182229.html http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_183182229.html An investigation is under way in Grady County into the death of a 2-year-old foster child.Department of Humans Services officials said Monday that the child, SkyDawn Word, drowned Sunday afternoon in Chickasha. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:18:00 +0000 http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_182191829.html http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_182191829.html John Herndon was installed as the new president of the Rotary Club of Chickasha at its annual installation banquet Thursday at the USAO ballroom.Outgoing president Jay Epperson turned over the gavel to Herndon for the coming year. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:24:00 +0000 http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_179182856.html http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_179182856.html The Elks Lodge annual fishing derby is Saturday at Shannon Springs Park. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with ffishing to get underway at 9 a.m. At left, Harley Whitehead and Kristen Harris were at the park earlier this getting in some practice. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:15:00 +0000 http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_179181647.html http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_179181647.html The Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma, in an 8-0 decision, has overturned the Tax Increment Financing, or TIF, ruling by Chickasha District Judge Richard VanDyck that determined a petition by citizens failed to get the necessary number of signatures to put the issue to a vote of the people. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:15:00 +0000 http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_179181607.html http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_179181607.html We can make change happen,” said the Lt. Governor of Oklahoma, Jari Askins, at the Grady County Democratic “Party Event of the Year” held at the fairgrounds Thursday night.. The Event featured local, state, and national candidates, as well as the Honorable Jari Askins. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_179181523.html http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_179181523.html Saturday at noon will be the deadline for Chickasha residents to drop off limbs at the Public Works Facility at 502 North Genevieve.Drop offs can be made until 4 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday.