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Ashley Payne | Southwest Ledger From left, Lawton Economic Development Authority board member Rick Walker, Chairman David Madigan, and then-board member George Gill acknowledge Westwin Elements’ official notice not to proceed with a large-scale commercial nickel refinery in Lawton.

Ashley Payne | Southwest Ledger From left, Lawton Economic Development Authority board member Rick Walker, Chairman David Madigan, and then-board member George Gill acknowledge Westwin Elements’ official notice not to proceed with a large-scale commercial nickel refinery in Lawton.

LEDA takes off the gloves, votes to get tough with Westwin Elements over refinery debts

Mike W. Ray
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
LAWTON – The Lawton Economic Development Authority intends to play hardball with Westwin Elements.
Photo provided Construction on this building at the Firehawk Aerospace site in northwest Lawton was underway at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, before the temperature soared to triple digits. A concrete foundation is being poured, and rebar has been installed to provide support for walls that will be up to 3 feet thick.

Photo provided Construction on this building at the Firehawk Aerospace site in northwest Lawton was underway at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, before the temperature soared to triple digits. A concrete foundation is being poured, and rebar has been installed to provide support for walls that will be up to 3 feet thick.

Dirtwork complete on Firehawk project, construction starts, pipes to be installed

Mike W. Ray
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
LAWTON – Dirtwork in preparation for construction of buildings at the Firehawk Aerospace site in northwest Lawton is complete and the project remains “on schedule,” the Lawton Economic Development Authority was informed Thursday.

Lawton council pays bills for 3 D&D removals

Mike W. Ray
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
LAWTON – Invoices totaling $40,470 for demolition of three dilapidated properties were paid recently by the Lawton City Council, which also put another house on the D&D list and tabled a decision on another to the next council meeting.

Early voting starts Aug. 20

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Early voting starts Aug. 20 for voters in Comanche County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls the day of the election have the option of voting early at their county election board.
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