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Oklahoma Corporation Commission to meet Wednesday

News Staff
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – Two bills co-authored by Rep. Brad Boles (R-Marlow) will be discussed at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Documents show that Senate Bill 1568, authored by Sen. Dave Rader (R-Tulsa), proposes to amend statute 17 O.S.

U.S. pork export value sets record; beef finishes strong

News Staff
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
From staff reports Fueled by key markets in Mexico and the Western Hemisphere, U.S. pork exports set a value record in 2023. According to USDA data compiled by the U.S Meat Export Federation, pork exports reached an $8.16 billion, a 6% increase from 2022.
Oklahoma Farm Bureau awards 10 state lawmakers

Oklahoma Farm Bureau awards 10 state lawmakers

Oklahoma Farm Bureau awards 10 state lawmakers

News Staff
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Oklahoma Farm Bureau awards 10 state lawmakers OKLAHOMA CITY – Ten Oklahoma lawmakers received the 2023 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Champion award during the organization’s annual leadership conference held Feb. 13.
Voters in the Central High Public Schools district approved a $6.16 million bond issue on Feb. 13. Curtis W. Awbrey | Southwest Ledger

Voters in the Central High Public Schools district approved a $6.16 million bond issue on Feb. 13. Curtis W. Awbrey | Southwest Ledger

Central High Public Schools voters approve $6.16M bond issue

News Staff
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
CENTRAL HIGH – Approval last week of a $6.16 million bond issue by patrons of Central High Public Schools ensures new space for agriculture, family and consumer science education, and STEM students.
Mike W. Ray | Southwest Ledger / Villas at Grand is a duplex community of approximately 30 rentals that opened in Chickasha last year.

Mike W. Ray | Southwest Ledger / Villas at Grand is a duplex community of approximately 30 rentals that opened in Chickasha last year.

Housing projects underway in Chickasha

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
CHICKASHA – The final plat for a multifamily development in southwest Chickasha received the City Council’s blessing, joining a handful of other residential projects built or under construction here. Haven Pointe Addition, at South 22nd Street and West Nevada Avenue, features 4.
Hugh Scott Jr. | Southwest Ledger / Comanche County Commissioner Josh Powers (District 3) becomes the commission chair during the Jan. 2, 2024, meeting.

Hugh Scott Jr. | Southwest Ledger / Comanche County Commissioner Josh Powers (District 3) becomes the commission chair during the Jan. 2, 2024, meeting.

Commissioner leans into learning curve, makes changes

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
By Mindy Wood Southwest Ledger LAWTON – Two new Comanche County commissioners join an ongoing statewide political shakeup in counties across the state as a younger crowd scoops up long held seats.
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