Mayor proposes extending PROPEL CIP tax for 6 more years

Mayor Stan Booker wants Lawton voters to extend the PROPEL CIP program for six more years and earmark some of the tax revenue for specific programs, such as street maintenance, water/sewer system repairs, economic/industrial development incentives, and a modern traffic signals system.

Challenges against 2 Comanche County sheriff candidates fail

LAWTON – The Comanche County Election Board rejected challenges that a Republican candidate for Comanche County sheriff filed against two other GOP contenders for that post, leaving voters to make the final decision.

McEntire, Morcom awarded at Duncan Chamber Banquet

DUNCAN – A sold-out formal attire chamber of commerce banquet was highlighted by several high-profile awards earlier this month. Kelly Arnold, who began her new job as chamber president three weeks ago, said the annual event attracted close to 400 people.

Town’s End Brewing Co. opening soon in downtown Chickasha

CHICKASHA – May 15 is the anticipated opening date of businessman Chet Hitt’s “Town’s End Brewing Co., Powered by El Cheto’s” in downtown Chickasha. The brewery is housed in the 7,900 square-foot building formerly occupied by the Canadian River Brewing Co. Town’s End Brewing Co.

Cursive writing may become new law

OKLAHOMA CITY – Lawmakers don’t want cursive handwriting to become a cryptic code to future readers. A measure sent to Governor Kevin Stitt’s desk last week, House Bill 3727, would require students from the third through fifth grades to receive instruction in cursive handwriting.

Medicine Park to prepare scope for Town Hall renovation project

MEDICINE PARK – The Medicine Park Board of Trustees took the first step recently toward rebuilding the facade at Town Hall. The trustees directed staff on April 18 to prepare the scope of work and seek price quotes for the project, then present the quotes to the board at its next meeting.

Speed limit increased on portion of turnpike; caution still advised

LAWTON – It’s been about a five-year process from start to finish, but it’s now legal to drive 80 miles per hour along a 59-mile portion of the Interstate 44/H.E. Bailey Turnpike between Lawton and Chickasha. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority installed the new highway speed limit signs on April 18.

Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Update State Senate

OKLAHOMA CITY – Two resolutions authored by Pro Tem Greg Treat were adopted in the state Senate last week. The first, Senate Resolution 42, congratulated the Oklahoma City Blue for winning the 2024 National Basketball Association G League Championship.

Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Update House of Representatives

OKLAHOMA CITY – State House leadership released preliminary budget numbers to the state Senate onTuesday, which allowed bills passed to the Senate Appropriations Committee to be heard and processed. Rep.

Increased gasoline prices hold steady in Sooner State

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gasoline prices held at higher amounts last week, reaching an average of $3.22 per gallon across Oklahoma. It’s a penny less than a week ago but 15 cents more than one month ago, reports the American Automobile Association.