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NASDA pushes effective messaging to producers, consumers regarding HPAI

NASDA pushes effective messaging to producers, consumers regarding HPAI

NASDA pushes effective messaging to producers, consumers regarding HPAI

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
From staff reports WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Association of State Department of Agriculture Senior Director of Public Policy RJ Karney gave legislative and policy updates during the National Association of Farm Broadcasters annual Washington Watch event in Washington, D.C. recently.

OSU agronomist gives wheat crop estimates

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
From staff reports Josh Bushong, Oklahoma State University Extension area agronomist specialist, spoke on Oklahoma’s winter wheat crop, harvested acre yield estimates and the total production of OSU Extension and Oklahoma Grain and Feed Association members at the Oklahoma Grain and Feed...
Markwayne Mullin

Markwayne Mullin

Mullin grills EPA over rules resulting in higher food costs

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
From staff reports Oklahoma U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin grilled Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan last week, criticizing the agency’s rules for adding to the rising food costs pushed on to American consumers.“Under Joe Biden, costs have skyrocketed over 17%,” said Sen.
Comanche County District 1 Commissioner John D. O’Brien, right, confers with his defense attorney, John Zelbst, in a courtroom on March 13. Mike W. Ray | Southwest Ledger

Comanche County District 1 Commissioner John D. O’Brien, right, confers with his defense attorney, John Zelbst, in a courtroom on March 13. Mike W. Ray | Southwest Ledger

Commissioner O’Brien removed from office pending trial

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
LAWTON – Comanche County District 1 County Commissioner John Donavon O’Brien was suspended from office May 7 after a multicounty grand jury recommended his ouster.
Members of the Oklahoma Legislature stop for a photo during a May 3 guided tour of Seaboard Foods’ pork processing plant in Guymon. Pictured left to right are Reps. John George (R-Oklahoma City), Dell Kerbs (R-Shawnee), Kenton Patzkowsky (R-Guymon) and Speaker-Designate Kyle Hilbert (R-Bristow). Veronica Flores | Seaboard Foods

Members of the Oklahoma Legislature stop for a photo during a May 3 guided tour of Seaboard Foods’ pork processing plant in Guymon. Pictured left to right are Reps. John George (R-Oklahoma City), Dell Kerbs (R-Shawnee), Kenton Patzkowsky (R-Guymon) and Speaker-Designate Kyle Hilbert (R-Bristow). Veronica Flores | Seaboard Foods

Pork processing plant provides local economic impact, worldwide products

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
GUYMON – With more than 21,500 animals processed daily at its million squarefoot Guymon location, Seaboard Foods provides top quality pork products to customers around the world.Prairie Fresh and Daily’s Premium Meats are two of Seaboard’s brands sold in the U.S.

County approves funds to upgrade attorney rooms at jail

News Staff
Monday, May 6, 2024
LAWTON – Comanche County Detention Center is planning to upgrade its attorney rooms, which will cost $7,539.With little discussion, the Comanche County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 April 29 to approve the jail’s request for additional funds.

Water Authority seeks to buy out Ralph’s Resort lease

News Staff
Monday, May 6, 2024
The Lawton Water Authority voted to buy out the Ralph’s Resort lease and concessionaire agreement, and spurned renewal of the lease on the Minnow Marina campground at Fisherman’s Cove.The Water Authority and John Perry entered into an agreement on Dec.
John R. Andrew

John R. Andrew

Council appoints new Lawton city attorney

News Staff
Monday, May 6, 2024
From staff reports LAWTON – John R. Andrew has been appointed as the new city attorney.The City Council’s decision April 29 came after a seven-month search for an individual who will represent the City of Lawton’s legal interests before judicial and administrative agencies.Andrew joined the U.S.
This plaque is displayed outside the Lawton City Council Chambers, which will be dedicated as “Wayne Gilley Auditorium” during the City Council meeting at 2 p.m. May 14. Gilley (1915-1990) served as Mayor of Lawton for 24 years – 1961-72 and 1975-89 – making him the longest-serving mayor in the city’s history. Gilley’s family and friends and the entire community are invited to attend the commemoration ceremony. Mike W. Ray | Southwest Ledger

This plaque is displayed outside the Lawton City Council Chambers, which will be dedicated as “Wayne Gilley Auditorium” during the City Council meeting at 2 p.m. May 14. Gilley (1915-1990) served as Mayor of Lawton for 24 years – 1961-72 and 1975-89 – making him the longest-serving mayor in the city’s history. Gilley’s family and friends and the entire community are invited to attend the commemoration ceremony. Mike W. Ray | Southwest Ledger

This plaque is displayed outside the Lawton City Council Chambers

News Staff
Monday, May 6, 2024

Employers may look to disability community for needed workforce

News Staff
Monday, May 6, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – Disability is an irrelevant label to employers who have found their best and most loyal workers in one of the state’s largest untapped workforce pools.Studies consistently show hiring people with disabilities boosts creativity, productivity, profit margins and morale.
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