August 2018 archive

Completion reports for August 28,  2018

Completion reports for August 28,  2018 BLAINE COUNTY Marathon Oil Company Mississippi Lime(10984): Oil 1008 Gas 3875 Water 972 Flow 30 15N 10W J&m Bia 1510 1-30mh, March 07, 2018 HH, OIL, TD: 16286 ft Lat: 35.75250, Long: -98.29683 API: 35011238520000 CANADIAN COUNTY S & S Star Operating Llc 24 12N 6W Hanska 1, February 20, 2018 SH, COMM, TD: 9230 ft …

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Pride in McAlester Recognized as an Oklahoma Clean Community

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), in partnership with Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB), will recognize Pride in McAlester (PIM) as an Oklahoma Clean Community during a special ceremony scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on September 5, 2018. The ceremony will be held at the Venue, 120 E Choctaw Avenue, McAlester, where Pride in McAlester will be recognized as …

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Tulsa pipeline firm files bankruptcy

A Tulsa based pipeline company, EastOK Pipeline LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and did it right in the middle of an Oklahoma City federal court case where it was one of the defendants. The bankruptcy filing was made Aug. 7 in the Western District bankruptcy court of Texas by the firm founded …

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Next step considered after State abolished High Cost Telephone Fund

After voting in February to phase out the controversial Oklahoma High Cost Fund, one designed to help rural phone companies, the Corporation Commission begins an investigation this week into the impact on the Oklahoma Universal Service Fund and the Oklahoma Lifeline Fund. The Commission plans to hold a technical conference on Thursday as it explores …

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Enid hopes eminent domain isn’t necessary in building 70 mile water pipeline

The city of Enid is making plans to prepare for construction this fall of its 70-mile Kaw Lake water pipeline. It also means 240 pieces of land will have to be crossed when the line is built. The Enid Eagle and News reported this week the big focus is acquiring the land as the city will …

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Drummond changes mind—concedes loss to AG Hunter

He lost by less than 300 votes to Attorney General Mike Hunter but it wasn’t until Wednesday afternoon before  Tulsa businessman and rancher Gentner Drummond admitted defeat. He originally told reporters Tuesday night that the final count difference of less than 300 was enough for him  not to concede. But sometime between Tuesday night and …

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Murphy plans to keep serving Oklahomans after election loss

Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Dana Murphy says even though she lost her bid to become the GOP nominee for Lt. Governor, she will continue to serve Oklahomans in any possible way. After losing to Republican party strategist Matt Pinnell on Tuesday, Murphy conceded and called it a hard-fought and dedicated campaign. “Thank you to all the …

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Hunter wins GOP nomination for Attorney General

Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter, the man who succeeded Scott Pruitt and continued waging battle against Obama-era environmental rules pulled off the narrowest of wins Tuesday in a run-off for his party’s nomination. He received 50.05% of the votes, edging Tulsa rancher and attorney Gentner Drummond who received 49.95%. Only 269 votes separated the two, …

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Rep. Osborn pulls off big win over Costello in race for GOP Labor Commissioner nomination

State Rep. Leslie Osborn pulled off what some political observers might say was a stunning win over heavily-favored Cathy Costello, the widow who sought to succeed her late husband in the job for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner. Osborn received 52.35% over Costello’s 47.65% in the runoff race for the Republican nomination for Labor Commissioner.  The legislator …

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Corporation Commissioner Dana Murphy loses bid for Lt. Governor

Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Dana Murphy failed in her bid Tuesday to win  the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor, losing to Matt Pinnell, the former state GOP leader. When the votes were tabulated, Murphy ended up losing with only 41.86% of the votes while Pinnell received 58.14%. Murphy’s votes totaled 1213,557 while the number for Pinnell …

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