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Formerly the Southwest Oklahoma Juvenile Center in the Tillman County town of Manitou, this 60-bed secure-care facility for boys ages 14-19 was consolidated in accordance with legislation enacted in 2017. Now owned by the Town of Manitou, the facility has remained vacant since 2022. Kyletta Ray | Southwest Ledger

Formerly the Southwest Oklahoma Juvenile Center in the Tillman County town of Manitou, this 60-bed secure-care facility for boys ages 14-19 was consolidated in accordance with legislation enacted in 2017. Now owned by the Town of Manitou, the facility has remained vacant since 2022. Kyletta Ray | Southwest Ledger

Comanche County chairman questions overreach, pushes back against Tillman County jail resolution

News Staff
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
LAWTON – During its April 29 meeting, the Tillman County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution stating that other counties must seek the board’s permission before building a jail in Tillman County.At the suggestion of state Rep.

580 Pitch now accepting entrepreneur applications

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
LAWTON – A business competition known as 580 Pitch hosted by Great Plains Technology Center is available for entrepreneurs to share their ideas and receive input from a panel of experts while possibly winning prize money.

FISTA approves lease with rocket manufacturer

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
LAWTON – The FISTA Innovation Park is preparing to welcome another tenant.The FISTA Development Trust Authority, which oversees the Innovation Park, unanimously approved on May 7 a lease agreement with the Addison, Texas-based company Firehawk Aerospace Inc.

Homelessness in U.S. increased in 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
From staff reports A nationwide 2023 head count conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development revealed that homelessness increased 12.1% from the year before.The total homeless population was largely declining from 2007 to 2022 before rising in 2023. The U.S.
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