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Ada Sipuel Fisher signs the register of attorneys in 1952. Oklahoma Historical Society

Ada Sipuel Fisher signs the register of attorneys in 1952. Oklahoma Historical Society

Chickasha aims to honor civil rights pioneer

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
CHICKASHA –The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has been asked to name the bridge spanning the Washita River on Interstate 44 (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) in honor of Chickasha native and civil rights activist Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher.

State Supreme Court allows SQ 832 to proceed

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
By Mindy Ragan Wood Southwest Ledger OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Supreme Court, in a split vote, allowed organizers to pursue a petition to raise the minimum wage, according to a ruling published Monday.  State Question 832, if successful, would raise the minimum wage from $7.

Camgian planning FISTA Innovation Park expansion

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
LAWTON – The first long-term tenant in the FISTA Innovation Park needs room to grow. The software developer Camgian Corp. signed a new lease with the FISTA Development Trust Authority, which oversees the Innovation Park, during a Feb. 27 ceremony in the Innovation Park’s lobby.
Patrick Reynolds

Patrick Reynolds

Journey Productions’ Reynolds still spinning 45 years later

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
LAWTON – Patrick Reynolds has been spinning records as a DJ since 1979 and the juice is still flowing for him and the many dance crowds he entertains. Entering into spring, Reynolds is headed for a busy time with graduation parties, weddings and proms.
City of Lawton Mayor Stan Booker joins some of the volunteers who staff the Military Welcome Center at Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport seven days a week year-round.

City of Lawton Mayor Stan Booker joins some of the volunteers who staff the Military Welcome Center at Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport seven days a week year-round.

Welcome Center volunteers praised by mayor

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
LAWTON – Members of the Military Welcome Center at Lawton- Fort Sill Regional Airport were named Citizens of the Month for February by Mayor Stan Booker.

Council addresses homelessness, flooding, roof replacement project

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
LAWTON – The City Council established an ad hoc committee to “address challenges stemming from the transient community.” Ward 2 Councilman Kelly Harris will chair the Council Committee, with assistance from colleagues Allan Hampton, Ward 5; Bob Weger, Ward 6; and Sherene Williams, Ward 7.

Upgrading Lawton traffic signals would be costly

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
LAWTON – Upgrading traffic signals on a one-mile section of Gore Boulevard could cost more than $920,000, and modernizing traffic control equipment at intersections throughout town would command a prohibitive price tag of approximately $34 million, a consultant informed the City Council. B.J.
Debi DeSilver | Southwest Ledger Pictured left to right in front of the customer appreciation wall at Tropic Lightning, 1108 SW Park Ave., are Tai Suani, cook; Heilyene Huber, assistant manager; Noreen Vally, partner/operations manager; and cofounder Nick Kamono. Cofounder Nate Kamono (not pictured.)

Debi DeSilver | Southwest Ledger Pictured left to right in front of the customer appreciation wall at Tropic Lightning, 1108 SW Park Ave., are Tai Suani, cook; Heilyene Huber, assistant manager; Noreen Vally, partner/operations manager; and cofounder Nick Kamono. Cofounder Nate Kamono (not pictured.)

Tropic Lightning serves more than a great plate of Hawaii an cuisine

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
LAWTON – Aloha, Lawton! Take a step into Tropic Lightning, 1108 SW Park Ave., and you’ll find yourself in more than just a Hawaiian restaurant. You’ll find yourself right in the middle of a big-hearted group of family and friends wanting to spread the comfort and cheer of the island spirit.
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