Raymond H. McDonald, 87, of Canadian stepped into the arms of Jesus Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Canadian.

Memorial services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the Church of Christ in Durham, Oklahoma. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Misdemeanor Arrests

None

Felony Arrests

• Courtney Renae Jones, 35, Jourdanton; evading arrest or detention with vehicle; 5/2/24; HCSO

Citations

• Matthew James Adamson, Amarillo; no financial responsibility; 5/2/24

Week of April 29-May 5, 2024

Intents to Drill

OCHILTREE (WILDCAT; WOLFCREEK, Heebner; WOLFCREEK, Douglas) Courson Oil & Gas, Inc., #4575 Courson Ranch, (666 acres) 750’ FSL & 2575’ FEL, Sec 575, Blk 43, H&TC RR Surv, A-219, 13 mi S from Perryton TD 6000’, (sgd. Zach Heflin 806-435-2910) Vertical Amended

Gas Completions

Spate of tornadoes far outpaces the average

April was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is nearly double the average at this point in the year, the National Weather Service says.