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Oklahomans to receive $1.7M from TurboTax settlement

News Staff
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY — Consumers who were tricked by TurboTax owner Intuit into paying for free tax services will begin receiving checks from a $141 million multistate settlement, Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced recently. Approximately 4.
From the left, Lawton Mayor Stan Booker, Acting City Attorney Tim Wilson and Councilman Allan Hampton listen to a discussion May 2 at City Hall. The council voted 5-2 to create a program designed to streamline the process for qualified builders to obtain a certificate of occupancy. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

From the left, Lawton Mayor Stan Booker, Acting City Attorney Tim Wilson and Councilman Allan Hampton listen to a discussion May 2 at City Hall. The council voted 5-2 to create a program designed to streamline the process for qualified builders to obtain a certificate of occupancy. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

City creates Fast Track Services program

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
LAWTON — Lawton is launching a program to help qualified builders obtain a final certificate of occupancy more quickly. The Lawton City Council voted 5-2 May 2 to create the Fast Track Services program, aimed at streamlining the process for obtaining certificates of occupancy.

Weger named to Ward 6 seat on Lawton City Council

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
LAWTON — The new representative for Ward 6 will join the Lawton City Council this week. After interviewing candidates for the position during a May 2 closed session, the council appointed Dr. Robert “Bob” Weger to fill the Ward 6 slot starting Tuesday.
Idabel Pastor Jimmie Williams speaks to members of the McCurtain County Board of Commissioners Monday. The commission didn’t act on the status of Sheriff Kevin Clardy, despite earlier agendas listing Clardy’s possible removal from office. RIP STELL | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Idabel Pastor Jimmie Williams speaks to members of the McCurtain County Board of Commissioners Monday. The commission didn’t act on the status of Sheriff Kevin Clardy, despite earlier agendas listing Clardy’s possible removal from office. RIP STELL | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Commission doesn’t act on sheriff’s status; protests continue in McCurtain County

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
IDABEL — The McCurtain County Board of Commissioners stuck with the status quo Monday, taking no action on the possible removal of embattled county Sheriff Kevin Clardy.
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Open Government workshop slated for May 24

News Staff
Monday, May 8, 2023
State Auditor & Inspector Cindy Byrd and municipal attorney Amanda Mullins will discuss Oklahoma’s Open Meetings and Open Records acts at Southwest Ledger’s 2nd annual Open Government workshop, beginning at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 24 at the Elgin’s community center, 801 First Street.
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