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38th Street rehab, speed bumps, streetlights, ‘105 in ’25’ discussed

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

LAWTON – Speed bumps, the 38th Street rehabilitation project, and plans for the “105 in ’25” mill-and-overlay program, were reviewed recently by municipal officials.The City Council authorized the staff to solicit bids on the mill-andoverlay project on 38th Street between Gore and Lee boulevards.

LIDA to sell bonds to pay initial expenses on capital projects

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

The City of Lawton intends to finance initial design costs of the Elmer Thomas Park Boardwalk and Amphitheater projects with General Fund revenues that will be reimbursed with proceeds from the sale of bonds.

Lawton City Council to continue meeting at 6 p.m.

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

LAWTON – Regardless of whether the City Council convenes in the afternoon or at night, “People come to the meetings when it’s something that affects them,” Councilman Randy Warren told his colleagues recently.For example, the council chamber was packed Jan.

Eric Swanson | Southwest Ledger Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce Redcoats and staffers at Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s new Memorial Express Lab prepare for the lab’s Feb. 14 ribbon-cutting ceremony. The lab gives people a place to have their lab work done without having to visit the outpatient lab on CCMH’s main campus.

Comanche County Memorial Hospital opens new lab

Eric Swanson Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

LAWTON – Lawton residents whose doctors have ordered lab work for them have another option for getting those tests done.Hospital officials celebrated the opening of CCMH’s new Memorial Express Lab, 2720 W. Gore Blvd., on Feb. 14 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

8 vying for 3 open seats on Chickasha City Council

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

CHICKASHA – Two incumbent members of the City Council decided to leave this year, at least in part because of family considerations.Ward 1 Councilman Brian Gerdes, vice president of sales at the Dr Pepper-Royal Crown Bottling Co.

State leader, businessman funeral announced

News Staff

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Funeral service for Stephen Joseph LaForge, 73, will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Chickasha.Steve was born April 11, 1951, the son of Paul F. and Ellen Berniece (Treiber) LaForge in Parsons, Kansas. He died Feb. 14, 2025, at OU Medical Center in Edmond.

Wagoner County residents approve tax to pay off settlement

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

WAGONER – Wagoner County residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of a sales tax rather than a property tax to pay off a $13 million out-of-court settlement in the death of a diabetic woman who died in the county jail.In the Feb. 11 special election, 7,104 voters (92.

Early voting begins for Lone Wolf election

News Staff

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

From staff reports KIOWA COUNTY – Early voting starts Feb. 27 for voters who live in the Lone Wolf school district, according to a news release from the Kiowa County Election Board. Voters who cannot make it to the polls the day of the election have the option of voting early at the election board.

Council votes to settle one lawsuit, renegotiating on another

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

The Lawton City Council voted recently to settle a negligence lawsuit that was filed almost three years ago, and hopes to renegotiate a settlement agreement that resolved a lawsuit the federal government filed against the city 42 years ago over some tribal land.

Applications for absentee ballots available for 2025

News Staff

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

From staff reports Comanche County voters who want absentee ballots mailed to them for 2025 elections should apply now, said Election Board Secretary Amy Sims.Any registered voter may request absentee ballots for a specific election or for a full calendar year, and there are many ways to apply.

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