THREE MAJOR WIND FARMS COMING TO NORTHWEST …

THREE MAJOR WIND FARMS COMING TO NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA AND THE HENNESSEY AREA.

According to a press release from American Electric Power (AEP), based in Columbus Ohio, three wind projects have been added to Oklahoma’s renewable energy portfolio, slated for construction starting in 2020. AEP purchased the projects from Invenergy, based in Chicago, Illinois. The projects include the Maverick Wind Project, located in Major, Garfield and Kingfisher counties, the Sundance Wind Project, located in Major, Woods and Alfalfa counties, as well as the Traverse Wind Energy Project in Blaine and Custer counties.

All three projects were purchased by AEP and will be developed and operated by Invenergy. The Maverick Wind Project will be built northwest of Hennessey.

All of the projects are projected to be completed by the end of 2021. Collectively, the three wind projects would provide more than 5.7 million megawatt-hours of new wind energy annually to serve customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.

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MAJOR DRUG BUST

MAJOR DRUG BUST! Well… actually just a large single marijuana plant found growing wild in a Hennessey alley. Hennessey Police Chief Hank Weber and Assistant Chief Ed Cangiano pose with the large plant. It was called in by a Hennessey public works employee. Hold the jokes, just a light hearted story!

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THIS WEEK ALL ABOUT HENNESSEY RECOGNIZES TAMMY …

THIS WEEK ALL ABOUT HENNESSEY RECOGNIZES TAMMY DOBBS OF GAIL’S GRILL, AS OUR WOMEN IN BUSINESS.
Gail’s Grill started by Gail Hardin some 40 years ago is legendary in Hennessey. A few years ago Tammy Dobbs took over the grill from the second owner, Sandra Hardin, and keeping with tradition has taken what Gail started, and added her own flair with some menu additions and specials. One of Tammy’s biggest changes was to stay open all summer. With only 14 seats, you may have to hang out a minute but you will always meet up with a friend or two while there. Swing by and try out a Gail’s Special or the world famous deluxe cheeseburger! Open daily 10:30 – 2:30, 5 days a week. 210 S. Main St. 405-853-9947. Each week we recognize a woman in business that is a sponsor of All About Hennessey.

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