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While the ultimate goal of environmentalists and the Biden administration is to wean the U.S. away from fossil fuels to green sources such as solar and wind power, “dirty” coal still plays a major role in the energy market — as demonstrated by an Oklahoma company. PHOTO COURTESY ARLP

While the ultimate goal of environmentalists and the Biden administration is to wean the U.S. away from fossil fuels to green sources such as solar and wind power, “dirty” coal still plays a major role in the energy market — as demonstrated by an Oklahoma company. PHOTO COURTESY ARLP

2022 was a record year for Tulsa-based coal producer

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
While the ultimate goal of environmentalists and the Biden administration is to wean the U.S. away from fossil fuels to green sources such as solar and wind power, “dirty” coal still plays a major role in the energy market – as demonstrated by an Oklahoma company. Alliance Resource Partners L.P.

Contract awarded to replace dilapidated Chickasha sewer

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
CHICKASHA — A section of sanitary sewer main in Chickasha that has been in poor condition for the last four years will be replaced under a $317,500 contract. The Chickasha Municipal Authority awarded the job to Matthews Trenching Co. of Oklahoma City, the lowest of three bidders for the work.
Sticky notes with people’s ideas for the future of Elmer Thomas Park cover a board during a Feb. 7 meeting at Lawton City Hall. The Texas-based engineering firm Halff Associates hosted the meeting to gather information that will help the company develop a conceptual plan for the park. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Sticky notes with people’s ideas for the future of Elmer Thomas Park cover a board during a Feb. 7 meeting at Lawton City Hall. The Texas-based engineering firm Halff Associates hosted the meeting to gather information that will help the company develop a conceptual plan for the park. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Lawton residents suggest ideas for Elmer Thomas Park plan

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
LAWTON — Lawton resident Rebecca Zamarripa said she would like to see the city expand some of the attractions at Elmer Thomas Park and find ways to keep the park clean. “I’ve been here since the seventh grade when Elmer Thomas at first was just a little lake,” she said.
Thomas J. Greenfield, 44, then-mayor of Blackwell, was named in three counts of embezzlement, plus one count each of fraud and conspiracy. SOUTHWEST LEDGER PHOTO

Thomas J. Greenfield, 44, then-mayor of Blackwell, was named in three counts of embezzlement, plus one count each of fraud and conspiracy. SOUTHWEST LEDGER PHOTO

Blackwell ex-mayor admits guilt; 2 other defendants awaiting trial

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
A former mayor of Blackwell admitted being an embezzler, committing fraud and engaging in a conspiracy. His two alleged co-conspirators, who include the city manager of Tonkawa, are due back in Kay County District Court in August.
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