Foundation accepting bids for Student Project Home

From staff reports LAWTON – The Great Plains Technology Center Foundation’s latest Student Project Home is complete, foundation officials said recently.The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is now for sale, and sealed bids will be accepted through Jan. 27, officials said in a Jan. 7 news release.

Voter registration deadline approaches in Kiowa County

From staff reports KIOWA COUNTY – Feb. 7 is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the March 4 election on Lone Wolf’s school proposition, said Kiowa County Election Board Secretary Terri Meinert.

Cole announces 2025 military academy nominations

From staff reports LAWTON – Several southwest Oklahoma students were recently nominated by Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) for highly competitive service academy appointments.The nominees will be considered for a full offer appointment to either the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S.

KellPro Inc. receives USDA REAP grant

From staff reports DUNCAN – KellPro Inc., a technology company specializing in custom software and information technology, is a recipient of a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Energy Efficiency Program (REAP) grant.

ASYMCA closes facilities, partners with Lawton YMCA

From staff reports The Armed Services YMCA “is no longer a brick-and-mortar nonprofit serving southwest Oklahoma,” Program Manager Louisa Hazel announced. “We no longer have physical offices at Lawton or Altus and are transitioning our programs and services” to the Lawton Family YMCA.

Geese, prairie dogs still prevalent in Lawton

LAWTON – Wildlife is proliferating here and there’s little the city can do about it, for now, the Parks and Recreation Commission was advised recently.Canada geese have become an invasive species that has spread throughout the U.S. and North America.

Commission chooses chairman, vice chair for ’25

LAWTON – Board of Comanche County Commissioners Chairman Josh Powers will lead the board again this year.In its f irst meeting of 2025, the commission voted 3-0 Jan. 6 to appoint Powers to the chairmanship for another one-year term. The board also named Commissioner Ryan John as the vice chairman.

Chickasha City Council rejects request for rezoning application fee

CHICKASHA – Heidi Harrison’s request for a refund of the $500 fee she paid for an application to rezone four lots in Chickasha where she operates a homeless assistance center was denied by the City Council, for multiple reasons.

Contract awarded for Chickasha GIS mapping update

CHICKASHA – A contract on a Geographic Information System (GIS) that will provide first responders with accurate location information when answering calls for assistance was awarded by the City Council.