Comanche County approves ARPA grant for defibrillators

LAWTON – The Board of Comanche County Commissioners has awarded a $630,075.49 grant to Comanche County Memorial Hospital, which will use the money to buy and install several Zoll cardiac defibrillators and monitors.With little discussion, the board voted 3-0 Oct.

Allure Tanning, Wellness Studio sets opening goal

ELGIN – John Whittaker’s idea of opening a tanning studio in Elgin began with his wife, Wilma, a trained esthetician who had talked about starting a wellness-related business in town.

Veterans Day observance Nov. 11 at Lawton City Hall

From staff reports LAWTON – A Veterans Day celebration honoring the service and sacrifices of all active duty and former members of the armed forces will be held starting at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 11 on the west side of City Hall.

Cameron University Veterans Day program honors veterans

From staff reports LAWTON – Cameron University has set up a patriotic display of 7,000 American flags to honor veterans.On Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, the university will honor active-duty and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces beginning with a complimentary meal from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Steps Under Stars and Stripes 24-hour Walk, presentations to honor veterans

From staff reports LAWTON – At the conclusion of the 24-hour ‘Steps Under Stars and Stripes’ Veterans Day Walk, everyone is encouraged to celebrate and honor our veterans.To initiate the walk, a flag presentation will be held at 12:45 p.m.

Veterans’ families should be honored as well, Smith says

LAWTON –Veterans are not able to serve without the support of their families, said Lawton Police Chief James Smith.“It’s very important and special that this day [Veterans Day] is set aside to honor our veterans. I feel so honored to be here with other veterans in this huge military community.

Southwest Oklahoma exceeds national average in Vietnam, Gulf War veterans

LAWTON – Southwest Oklahoma has a large population of military personnel who served in the Vietnam War and Gulf War, up to about three times greater than any other conflict.Data from the U.S.

ATF raid nets 194 guns, 3 tons of ammo, $469,520 in cash

OKLAHOMA CITY – Law enforcement officers raided the northwest Oklahoma City home of a man who had been warned twice about dealing firearms without a license, and seized 194 firearms, more than three tons of ammunition, and nearly $470,000 in cash.

Woman accused of forging federal judge’s signature

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma City woman accused of forging the signature of a federal judge was indicted by a federal grand jury here earlier this month.Amanda Christine Dailey, 37, is charged with forging a signature and making a false statement to a credit union, U.S.

Why are the proceedings of county governments published?

19 O.S. § 445. It shall be the duty of the county clerk to make out a complete report of the proceedings of each regular and special meeting of the board. Included in such report shall be the purpose of any warrant that is approved for payment at such meeting.