Opposition to SQ 832 stalls efforts to raise state’s minimum wage

OKLAHOMA CITY – Although enough signatures were collected for an initiative petition to put State Question 832, which would allow voters to decide if the state minimum wage should be increased, opposition and protests will likely keep it off the November ballot.

Futurist implores audience to consider trends, opportunities

LAWTON – Speaker Daniel Burrus told his audience to think about hard trends, which are guaranteed to happen, and consider ways that those trends could affect business owners.

Local middle school student wins state Civics Bee, to compete at national level

OKLAHOMA CITY – Lawton was well represented at the state’s first Civics Bee competition held last week at Will Rogers Theatre.Of the five finalists competing for cash and a chance to compete at the National Civics Bee Championship in Washington, D.C. in November, three students were from Lawton.

Wound care clinic celebrates expansion, renovation

LAWTON – About 5.5 years ago, Harold Taylor had a severe infection in his left foot that turned into a wound, which ultimately caused him to lose the toes on that foot.

Lawton spending millions to rehab its sewage treatment plant

LAWTON – City officials have spent the last three years coping with myriad problems at the 47-year-old municipal wastewater treatment plant that have led to a series of health and environmental infractions.

Lawton conducting inventory of water lines

From staff reports The city’s Public Utilities Department has asked residents to assist in an inventory of water lines throughout Lawton.

Elgin working to replace east water well

ELGIN – Elgin is moving quickly to replace its east water well, which became unusable earlier this year, and seek a commercial loan for the project.The Elgin Public Works Authority, which is made up of the five Elgin City Council members, voted 5-0 Aug. 13 to issue a $1.

Council pays for street paving, water lines; addresses City Hall flooding

CHICKASHA – The City Council paid more than $1.3 million in invoices recently for road and street paving and for water system improvements. A contract to prevent flooding in the basement at City Hall also was approved.