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Comanche County approves $225K grant for Chattanooga

Eric Swanson

Monday, July 3, 2023

LAWTON — The town of Chattanooga will receive $225,000 from Comanche County to upgrade the town’s water distribution system.

Temps prompt officials to open cooling station

Tim Farley

Monday, July 3, 2023

ALTUS — Residents left without air-conditioning and cold water were welcomed to the city gymnasium last week as temperatures soared to over 100 degrees.

United Way of Southwest Oklahoma hosts fan drive

News Staff

Monday, July 3, 2023

By Tori White | Southwest Ledger LAWTON — United Way of Southwest Oklahoma and Lawton Food Bank are currently collecting portable fans to help individuals or families struggling to endure the summer heat.

A passel of youngsters found a perfect way to cool off in the searing summer heat, by hurling 5,000 water-filled balloons at each other during the Summer Daze event recently on Fort Sill. SGT. TYLER YOUNT | U.S. ARMY

Fort Sill Summer Daze water balloon fight

News Staff

Monday, July 3, 2023

Council seats to appear on September ballot

News Staff

Monday, July 3, 2023

LAWTON — A proposal to extend the ad valorem tax for Lawton’s road improvement program isn’t the only issue on the ballot in September. Voters in Wards 6, 7 and 8 will choose their representatives on the Lawton City Council.

City considers call for municipal election

Eric Swanson

Monday, July 3, 2023

LAWTON — Later this year, Lawton voters will decide whether the city should issue $60 million in general obligation bonds for its ad valorem road improvement program.

Heavy construction equipment is on site for the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge project that will incorporate a new headquarters, maintenance facility and fire station. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

New wildlife refuge headquarters under construction

Tim Farley

Monday, July 3, 2023

A multimillion-dollar construction project in the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge will incorporate a new headquarters, maintenance facility and fire department, officials said. The project, which is part of $25.

Election audits show accuracy of Oklahoma’s voting system

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Monday, July 3, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY — Post-election audits conducted of three elections held this year confirmed – again – the accuracy of Oklahoma’s voting system. The State Election Board recently published the results of post-election tabulation audits for the Feb.

State audit questions how federal grant money was spent

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief

Monday, July 3, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY — An audit that examined how the state spent more than $14 billion in federal grant funds, says the state misspent millions of dollars that were earmarked to help children learn at home during the pandemic.

One of last year's cooks grills a batch of hotdogs for the annual Military Appreciation Day event on Fort Sill. This year's event will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8. PROVIDED

Military Appreciation Day celebration slated for July 8

Tim Farley

Monday, July 3, 2023

FORT SILL — Soldiers and their families will be recognized for their service July 8 during Military Appreciation Day at Fort Sill. The annual event will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area. A free catered lunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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