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Rig Report: US rig counts fall; Oklahoma unchanged

From staff reports The nation’s oil and gas rig numbers took a fall of seven leaving 583 active rigs remaining across the various oil and gas plays. Meanwhile, Oklahoma’s numbers were unchanged from the previous week, based on the Baker Hughes rig count released on Friday.
House of Representatives State Rep. Trey Caldwell (R-Faxon) answers questions about his House Bill 2747 during floor debate in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

House of Representatives State Rep. Trey Caldwell (R-Faxon) answers questions about his House Bill 2747 during floor debate in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Opponents contend Caldwell bill approved by state House would result in more power for utilities

OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure that many have called a “right of first refusal” bill, but Rep. Trey Caldwell insists isn’t, won overwhelming support in a state legislative committee and passed the House of Representatives in a split vote.

Lawton Chamber luncheon to focus on housing

From staff reports Lawton residents can learn more about housing in the community at the Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming State of Housing Luncheon.The event is set for noon April 22 at the Lawton Country Club, 4601 W. Gore Blvd.
Harold Davis, left, receives his Citizen of the Month proclamation from Lawton Mayor Stan Booker. City of Lawton

Harold Davis, left, receives his Citizen of the Month proclamation from Lawton Mayor Stan Booker. City of Lawton

Ministry provides 650+ meals weekly

A man who coordinated “the preparation and distribution of more than 34,000 nutritious meals throughout the Lawton-Fort Sill community” last year was proclaimed Lawton’s Citizen of the Month for March.Harold Davis, a deacon who leads the St.