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Rep. Trey Caldwell

Rep. Trey Caldwell

Caldwell recognized by Care Providers Oklahoma

Staff Report
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
LAWTON — Care Providers Oklahoma last week thanked Rep. Trey Caldwell, R-Faxon, for his leadership in advancing House Bill 2749, bipartisan legislation signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt that will support and incentivize intergenerational care programs in Oklahoma nursing homes.
Lawton upgrading thousands of water meters

Lawton upgrading thousands of water meters

Lawton upgrading thousands of water meters

Mike W. Ray
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
LAWTON – Workers from Lawton’s Meter Services Division continue installing new “smart” meters that last longer than older models, provide accurate readings to a minuscule level, and help detect line leaks quicker.
Westwin Elements’ pilot facility in southwest Lawton as seen on Monday, April 7, 2025. The company was established by Oklahoma native KaLeigh Long “to help eliminate America’s dependence on foreign sources … for refined nickel, cobalt, and manganese.” Curtis W. Awbrey | Southwest Ledger

Westwin Elements’ pilot facility in southwest Lawton as seen on Monday, April 7, 2025. The company was established by Oklahoma native KaLeigh Long “to help eliminate America’s dependence on foreign sources … for refined nickel, cobalt, and manganese.” Curtis W. Awbrey | Southwest Ledger

LEDA March financial report: $7M in cash, $12.6M in assets; Westwin’s ultimate obligations due soon, Rogalski confirms

Mike W. Ray
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Westwin Elements appeared prominently in the March financial report that members of the Lawton Economic Development Authority reviewed Thursday afternoon.Matthew Modeste with Hatch, Croke and Associates reported that as of March 31, LEDA had $12.6 million in total assets, including $8.
One of the nine candidates in the Republican primary election for Oklahoma’s next governor, Charles McCall visits the pressroom at The Lawton Constitution. Ashley Payne | Southwest Ledger

One of the nine candidates in the Republican primary election for Oklahoma’s next governor, Charles McCall visits the pressroom at The Lawton Constitution. Ashley Payne | Southwest Ledger

McCall says Oklahoma needs him as its next governor

M. Scott Carter
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – He’s one of the nine candidates in the Republican primary election for governor. A former state lawmaker, he began his public service career at a young age.He served as a councilman and later mayor of Atoka. He’s also been a nursing home administrator and a banker.
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