Comanche County hires firm for health department project

LAWTON – Coma nche County has hir ed the Oklahoma Citybased architectural firm Tradesman Architectural Studios to w ork on the county’s new public health preparedness facility.

Four candidates enter Comanche County sheriff’s race

LAWTON – Four candidates are competing to replace outgoing Comanche County Sheriff Kenny Stradley, who is not seeking reelection this year. Republican candidates Andy Moon, Michael Merritt and Dell Galloway will square off in the GOP primary election, set for June 18.

Cameron University partners with Nike, BSN Sports

From staff reports LAWTON –The Cameron University Department of Athletics has entered into a five-year partnership with Nike and BSN Sports that will make Nike the official apparel and uniform brand for Aggie Athletics.

Bidding opens on RV site leases at School House Slough

From staff reports LAWTON – City H all is taking bid pr oposals for leasing RV sites at School House Slough on Lake Lawtonka. Since the City of Lawton assumed control of School House Slough on Jan. 1, 2023, all spaces have been occupied without availability for new lessees.

Arvest Foundation donates to Teen Court

From staff reports LAWTON – The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $25,000 donation to Teen Court, a delinquency prevention program in Lawton that offers an alternative justice system for juveniles facing misdemeanor offenses or traffic citations.

Petting zoo co-owner gets split decision in court

LAWTON – The co-owner of a petting zoo who was named in two felony charges of obtaining money by false pretenses received a split decision in Comanche County District Court. Sammy Dwayne Snider, also known as DeWayne S.

101 applications for opioid abatement grants

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond and his staff are reviewing 101 applications for the first distribution of grant funds from the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board.

A City of Lawton

A City of Lawton employee dumps an armload of debris into a municipal trash compactor during the annual Trash Off event April 6 in the parking lot at McMahon Auditorium. 

Chickasha City Council gets 3 new faces

CHICKASHA – A City Council incumbent won a resounding victory and two new councilors were chosen by the voters in a non-partisan election April 2. Ward 1 Councilwoman Kea Ginn coasted to reelection for a second term.

Claims paid on Chickasha sanitary sewer projects

CHICKASHA – Invoices for nearly half a million dollars on two sanitary sewer projects were approved recently by the City Council wearing its alternate hat of the Municipal Authority. The CMA approved another payment to Matthews Trenching Co.