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Emergency Disaster Declared for Chickasha

An unusual winter storm attacked Oklahoma on the last week of October, downing powerlines, trees and putting major traffic on hold. The storm left more than 300,000 homes and businesses without power, some for several days. According to officials, one of the p... More »

VOTE NO SQ#805

On November 3rd, Oklahomans will go to the polls and vote on two State Questions. SQ# 805 is on the ballot due to the efforts of Oklahomans for Sentencing Reform.(OSR). If SQ# 805 is passed, it would amend the state constitution to prohibit the use of a person... More »

VOTE YES ON SQ #814

On November 3rd, State Question # 814 is on the ballot. It was placed there by a Joint Resolution passed by the legislature. It involves the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET). In 1996, Oklahoma and 45 other states across the country sued tobac... More »

OKLAHOMA’S BROKEN JUDICIAL SYSTEM

by Steve Fair & Georgia Williams Judges and Justices in Oklahoma are appointed by the Governor and then confirmed by the State Senate. The Governor is given three possible nominees by the Judicial Nominating Commission, a group of fifteen (15). Six are appoint... More »

Quilts of Honor presented to local Veterans 

The OHCE (Oklahoma Home and Community Education) honored two local veterans with Quilts of Honor at their Fall Council meeting on October 20. The first hand-made quilt was presented to Army Veteran Rick Stitt. Rick, a Colorado native and current Chickasha resi... More »

Newollah Festival Saturday

 Chickasha’s annual Neewollah celebration will be happening on Saturday, October 31 from 5-7pm on Chickasha Avenue. Masking and distancing will need to be observed for safety. The precautions will include one way sidewalks, no contact grab & go candy tables an... More »

House District Candidate meets with the community

 Dick Lowe, Republican Candidate for Oklahoma’s 56th House District, took time to meet and greet the public this past week. On Tuesday, October 20, John and Laurie Allen hosted the “Friends in Lowe Places” event at Perrefitte, in downtown Chickasha. Lowe, and ... More »

Friends FUR Change Pet of the Week

This week’s pet is Kenai, a one year old mixed breed female. Gets along with other dogs and loves to play. A big back yard would be a great home for her. Fully vetted and ready for a home. All pets adopted are up to date on shots, and microchipped and spayed o... More »

Welcome Elizabeth Skahill

Washita Valley Publishing, The Chisholm Trail Community News, The Washita Valley Weekly, and ChickashaToday.com is excited to announce that Elizabeth Skahill has joined our Team as a Marketing Specialist.Elizabeth is a well-known Southwest Oklahoma Photo-Journ... More »

Emergency Food Pantry Back Open

Chickasha Emergency food pantry is back open. We were without electricity for a few days. Our Hours are Monday through Friday 1PM – 4PM Located at the Presbyterian Church 428 south 6th street More »

Rollover accident near Rush Springs claims one

A single vehicle roll-over accident approximately six miles west of Rush Springs claimed the life of one person on Saturday, October 24 at about 5 am in the morning. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol report, a 2007 Dodge, westbound on State Highway 17, ... More »

EPIC IS AN EPIC FAILURE!

The largest public-school system in Oklahoma is an on-line virtual school model. Epic Charter Schools is fully accredited by the state of Oklahoma. According to their website: “Epic Charter Schools combines the convenience of online learning with the support o... More »

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