Lawton’s FY ’22 audit should be ready in a month

LAWTON –The municipal Finance Department can see light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. The long-awaited audit of the city’s books from Fiscal Year 2022 will be finished by March 31 and submitted to the City Council at its April 9 meeting, Finance Director Joe Don Dunham predicted.

Westwin protesters disrupt Lawton City Council meeting

LAWTON – Three women who disrupted the Lawton City Council meeting Tuesday afternoon with their loud protest against the Westwin Elements’ mineral extraction project were escorted from the council chamber, without incident, by Lawton police. The three repeatedly shouted “Shut it down!

Medical Debt Bill Advances To House Floor

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahomans facing medical debt lawsuits could get some relief under a bill advanced by a House committee on Thursday. House Bill 4148, by Rep. Suzanne Schreiber, D-Tulsa, and Rep.

Frederick Oyster Fry offers treats for seafood lovers

Once a year, the town of Frederick gives seafood fans a chance to dine on raw or fried oysters.

Lawton seeking solutions to rising copper thefts

LAWTON – City officials are considering ways to crack down on copper theft. After hearing a Feb. 13 report on copper theft from Assistant Police Chief Eric Carter, the Lawton City Council directed city staff to draft an ordinance addressing the problem and bring it back to the council for approval.

City approves basic term sheet for Fisher59 project

LAWTON – The Lawton City Council recently took the first step toward considering a redevelopment agreement with the beer distributor Fisher59, which wants to set up shop in the Airport Industrial Park. Without comment, the council voted 8-0 Feb.

Food desert issue focus of March 12 meeting

LAWTON – Eliminating food deserts in western Oklahoma will be the priority of a panel determined to help rural Oklahomans have enough food on a daily basis.

Council approves road projects totaling $1.5M

ELGIN –Two Elgin roads are set for an upgrade this year. The Elgin City Council voted 4-0 Feb. 13 to accept Biggs Concrete’s bid to replace layers of chip and seal on Keeney Road and replace those layers with concrete. The project will cost about $1.05 million.

County approves ARPA grant for juvenile detention center

LAWTON – The Comanche County Regional Juvenile Detention Center will receive a $14,105 grant to buy and install an air purifier. With little discussion, the Comanche County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 Feb.