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Comanche County extends burn ban until Oct. 14

Eric Swanson Southwest Ledger
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
LAWTON – Comanche County’s burn ban will remain in place until mid-October.With little discussion, the Board of Comanche County Commissioners voted unanimously Sept. 30 to keep the countywide burn ban in place for another two weeks due to extreme fire danger. The ban will end Oct.
Charged Cafe co-owner Paul Jewell works behind the counter during the coffee shop’s Oct. 4 grand opening. The store specializes in craveable coffee drinks and energy teas. Eric Swanson | Southwest Ledger

Charged Cafe co-owner Paul Jewell works behind the counter during the coffee shop’s Oct. 4 grand opening. The store specializes in craveable coffee drinks and energy teas. Eric Swanson | Southwest Ledger

Charged Cafe coffee shop celebrates grand opening

Eric Swanson Southwest Ledger
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
LAWTON – After eight years of selling another vendor’s version of energy tea, Paul and Tiffany Jewell wanted to try something different.
Legislators hold interim studies at Capitol

Legislators hold interim studies at Capitol

Legislators hold interim studies at Capitol

News Staff
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – Multiple interim studies have been held at the Capitol recently, with topics ranging from dyslexia, affordable housing, felony murder, homeschooling, mental health and artificial intelligence.Southwest Oklahoma Representative Daniel Pae (R-Lawton), along with Rep.

Pumpkin patches, mazes, hayrides help usher in fall

News Staff
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
From staff reports Close to 50 Fall festivities are ushering in the season across Oklahoma.Never mind what the temperature outside is saying, the calendar says it’s time for pumpkins and spice and corn mazes.Oklahoma’s Agritourism, oklahomaagritourism.
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