New Jackson County building, courthouse renovations well underway

ALTUS – Renovations to the Jackson County Courthouse and construction of a new county building are on schedule for a December 2025 completion date, District 2 Commissioner Kirk Butler said.

Illegal scrap metal sales include copper, shopping carts

LAWTON – Sales to scrap metal dealers of shopping carts, copper and catalytic converters will soon be illegal in the City of Lawton. In fact, it will be against the law for a scrap metal dealer here to purchase, sell – or even be in possession of – a shopping cart or parts of a shopping cart.

Drone show + fireworks at Freedom Festival

From staff reports The Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Festival, southwest Oklahoma’s premiere event celebrating our nation’s independence, is slated for June 28-29 in ElmerThomas Park. And this year the festivities will include a drone show as well as fireworks.

Lake trail, sewer line projects planned

LAWTON – City staff will solicit bids on extending the pedestrian path at Lake Helen, and a multimillion-dollar contract to replace six miles of sanitary sewer lines in southwest Lawton was awarded.

Council Veterans Affairs Committee to be created

A Lawton City Council Veterans Affairs Committee will be created to “demonstrate our commitment to honoring and supporting our veterans” and to “ensure that their unique needs are addressed comprehensively’’ The council directed city staff to prepare an ordinance that will establish the committee.

Lawton City Council approves hiring abatement contractors

LAWTON - The City Council recently approved measures that addressed drug prevention, rental of public space, a mutual aid agreement, and abatement of weeds, litter and dilapidated structures throughout town.

Altus group receives kudos from Pentagon, congressional delegation

ALTUS - Community and local government leaders received assurances during their annual Quail Breakfast in Washington, D.C., that Altus Air Force Base will continue to play a vital role in the military’s training and preparedness.

Duncan proposes extending sales tax for economic development

DUNCAN – Duncan’s sales tax for economic development projects will remain in place for another five years if voters decide to renew it.

Stephens County applies for addiction treatment grant

Stephens County is seeking the state’s help in covering the cost of fighting opioid addiction.