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Duncan selects contractor for Fuqua Park gazebo remodel

DUNCAN – The Duncan City Council has chosen a contractor to remodel the east gazebo in Fuqua Park.The council voted 5-0 May 14 to accept the bid from IronClad Construction, which has offered to do the project for $93,677. IronClad was the only contractor to bid on the project.
The City of Lawton’s “40 Wins for the Citizens” street improvement program continued recently with T&G Construction performing milling and asphalt overlay work on Southwest E Avenue between Fifth and 10th streets. Kyletta Ray | Southwest Ledger

The City of Lawton’s “40 Wins for the Citizens” street improvement program continued recently with T&G Construction performing milling and asphalt overlay work on Southwest E Avenue between Fifth and 10th streets. Kyletta Ray | Southwest Ledger

The City of Lawton’s “40 Wins for the Citizens”

The City of Lawton’s “40 Wins for the Citizens” street improvement program continued recently with T&G Construction performing milling and asphalt overlay work on Southwest E Avenue between Fifth and 10th streets.
Courtesy of Chet Hitt This is an artistic rendering of the proposed pedestrian bridge that would connect the Grady County Fairgrounds with Old Town Chickasha.

Courtesy of Chet Hitt This is an artistic rendering of the proposed pedestrian bridge that would connect the Grady County Fairgrounds with Old Town Chickasha.

Chickasha seeks grant for pedestrian bridge over RR tracks

CHICKASHA – The impact of one word was demonstrated during the latest City Council meeting.A lengthy debate ensued during consideration of whether to apply for a grant “for the Old Town Railroad Pedestrian Bridge project.
YMCA to again operate Chickasha’s swimming pool

YMCA to again operate Chickasha’s swimming pool

YMCA to again operate Chickasha’s swimming pool

CHICKASHA – The YMCA will operate the municipal swimming pool in Shannon Springs Park again this year. The City Council unanimously approved renewal of the contract.The pool will be open for “recreational swim purposes” from May 28 through Aug.

Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Update House of Representatives

OKLAHOMA CITY – State House Appropriations and Budget Vice Chairman Trey Caldwell recently praised the hard work of the House budget staff to negotiate a good budget for all Oklahomans. An agreement with the state Senate was reached last Wednesday for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget.

Capitol Arch to honor Oklahoma National Guard

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – A permanent salute to the Oklahoma National Guard was approved by Governor Kevin Stitt on May 15 by signing into law House Bill 4012, which will fund the design and construction of the State Capitol Arch.