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AG, OSBI conclude McCurtain Co. sheriff investigation

News Staff
Monday, July 3, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY — A state probe of embattled McCurtain County Sheriff Kevin Clardy found no evidence of criminal acts or other conduct that would be statutory grounds for ouster proceedings, Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced last Friday. Gov.
In addition to portions of its wrought iron fence, gutters, window screens, trees and security lights, a recent hailstorm damaged many sections of terracotta tile roof along the north side of Lawton’s Historic Mattie Beal Home. Prior to Oklahoma statehood, Beal, an unmarried telephone operator from Kansas, won the 160-acre tract of land, as hers was the second name drawn in the 1901 Land Lottery. TORI WHITE | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

In addition to portions of its wrought iron fence, gutters, window screens, trees and security lights, a recent hailstorm damaged many sections of terracotta tile roof along the north side of Lawton’s Historic Mattie Beal Home. Prior to Oklahoma statehood, Beal, an unmarried telephone operator from Kansas, won the 160-acre tract of land, as hers was the second name drawn in the 1901 Land Lottery. TORI WHITE | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Historic Mattie Beal Home in need of repairs

Tim Farley
Thursday, June 29, 2023
LAWTON — Caretakers of a historic home in Lawton need help making repairs after a recent storm damaged 100-year-old roof tiles and other parts of the house and property.

Oklahoma storms bring wind, hail

News Staff
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Parts of the state recently experienced severe storms bringing strong winds and some hail.  Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 1.67 inches between June 12-18, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The June 13 U.S.

Southern Plains wheat harvest continues

News Staff
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Last week’s wheat harvesting in the Southern Plains produced better-than-expected yields, according to Vice President of U.S. Custom Harvesters Paul Paplow. Paplow reported Walters, Oklahoma, yields were averaging just under 40 bushels per acre.

Trade update reveals ‘incredible market’ supply

News Staff
Thursday, June 29, 2023
In a recent cattle market update, Katelyn McCullock, director and senior agricultural economist for the Livestock Marketing Information Center, says wholesale boxed beef is the current hot trade. “The cash side of things closed Friday, really strongly at $3.43 for Choice and $3.

USAO tuition, fees remain flat

News Staff
Thursday, June 29, 2023
CHICKASHA — The Board of Regents for the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma voted unanimously to not increase tuition or mandatory fees for the 2023-24 academic year. On average, an Oklahoma resident enrolled in 15 credit hours can expect to pay $4,140 per trimester in tuition and fees.
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