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Bank sues ATM maker, insurer

Mike Ray Staff Writer
Monday, July 3, 2023
Bank of Oklahoma has sued the company that manufactured hundreds of automated teller machines (ATMs) it sold the Tulsa-based financial institution, claiming the devices were “easily breached by malware attacks”. BOKF, NA (National Association) also sued Continental Insurance Co.

Ex-Army training manager guilty of accepting bribes

News Staff
Monday, July 3, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY – A former Army training manager pleaded guilty in Western District federal court here to accepting a bribe as a public official. A federal grand jury returned a 12-count indictment May 3 against Alfred Palma, 64, of Duncan, and co-defendant Candy Hanza, 50, of Lawton.
This granite monument in front of the state veterans center at Talihina conveys succinctly the sacrifices that were made by its residents. CURTIS W. AWBREY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

This granite monument in front of the state veterans center at Talihina conveys succinctly the sacrifices that were made by its residents. CURTIS W. AWBREY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Vote to close Talihina Veterans Center sparks terse reactions from lawmakers

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief
Monday, July 3, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY — Though Oklahoma is close to opening two new long-term veterans care facilities, the closure of the existing Talihina Veterans Center – before its replacement is open – generated a harsh rebuke from several state lawmakers.
A specially designed metal logo is attached to the end of wooden barrels employed in “Town’s End” operations. Owner Chet Hitt buys American white oak barrels from The Barrel Mill cooperage in Minnesota. The barrels are charred to Level 3 or 4, he said, to age whiskey and give it an oak color, aroma, and smoky flavor. MIKE W. RAY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

A specially designed metal logo is attached to the end of wooden barrels employed in “Town’s End” operations. Owner Chet Hitt buys American white oak barrels from The Barrel Mill cooperage in Minnesota. The barrels are charred to Level 3 or 4, he said, to age whiskey and give it an oak color, aroma, and smoky flavor. MIKE W. RAY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Renovation of Savoy Hotel progressing

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Monday, July 3, 2023
CHICKASHA — A construction crew has been renovating the front of the Savoy Hotel building and installing pipes beneath the flooring.
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