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County approves jail’s request for additional funds

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

LAWTON – The Comanche County Board of Commissioners recently approved Comanche County Detention Center Administrator David Weber’s request for additional funds to pay for shipping some inmates to out-of-town jails.

Agendas for the Aug. 5 Boynton Town Council and Public Works meetings are posted on the door of Boynton Town Hall Monday afternoon. Curtis W. Awbrey | Southwest Ledger

Boynton sold lake to satisfy court judgment; water bill finally paid

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

The Town of Boynton was forced to sell a lake to satisfy a six-figure civil lawsuit judgment, and the community spent years paying off a long-standing invoice arising from its water purchases.

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Farm lending activity has grown swiftly

News Staff

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Lending at commercial banks associated directly with farm production strengthened in the second quarter of this year.According to the Survey of Terms of Lending to Farmers, the volume of new operating loans increased 20% from a year ago, which followed a year-over-year increase of 12% last quarter.

Cheryl DeVuyst

DeVuyst selected as CattleWoman of the Year Sheperd named Honorary CattleWoman

From Staff Reports

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

NORMAN – Dr. Cheryl DeVuyst has been named CattleWoman of the Year by the Oklahoma CattleWomen’s Association’s. DeVuyst received the honor at the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Convention held July 19 at Norman’s Embassy Suites Hotel.

Authority approves withdrawal for Model 1 incentive payment

Eric Swanson Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

DUNCAN – The Duncan Economic Development Authority recently approved the fourth in a series of incentive payments for Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, a bus and transportation services dealer with a distribution hub in Duncan.

David Weber

Weber hired as Comanche County jail administrator

Eric Swanson Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

LAWTON – Comanche County has tapped the interim administrator of the Comanche County Detention Center to serve as its new leader.

Lawton City Manager John Ratliff presents the Employee Spotlight Award to Librarian Elizabeth Knighton. DaLynna Wood | City of Lawton

Lawton librarian honored for her integrity

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Lawton librarian Elizabeth Knighton said that f inding money in a book has “always been on my bucket list.”She can now write that one off.

City of Lawton

This house at 1614 SW Jefferson Ave. in Lawton

News Staff

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

This house at 1614 SW Jefferson Ave. in Lawton has not had an active water account in 10 years and was among 10 residential properties condemned recently by the City Council. City Attorney John Andrew was authorized to start legal proceedings in Comanche County District Court to abate the nuisances.

Lawton land use plan being updated

From Staff Reports

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

The City of Lawton is drafting an updated 2050 Land Use Plan called “One Lawton.”This updated plan will establish a vision for the community’s growth and provide a detailed blueprint to achieve that future.

City Council renews agreement with Mobile Meals

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Lawton homebound citizens who are elderly and/ or disabled will continue to receive at least one hot meal on weekdays for another year.

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