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City council candidate stricken from ballot

Eric Swanson

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

LAWTON – The Comanche County Election Board disqualified a candidate for the Ward 4 seat on the Lawton City Council Wednesday. After a short hearing, the board voted 3-0 to strike Derek M. Lemos Sr.’s name from the ballot for the Aug. 23 primary election.

Sen. Jessica Garvin

Garvin lauded for support of Okla. children

Tim Farley

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

State Sen. Jessica Garvin is “still a little shocked” after being named the 2022 Republican Senator of the Year for her support of Oklahoma children this legislative session.

Independence Day observance set for noon July 4 at Fort Sill

News Staff

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

FORT SILL — Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill will host a Fourth of July observance at noon July 4 in front of McNair Hall on the Army post. Under an 1890 regulation issued by the U.S.

Water district to get $2.5M loan to replace old lines

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

OKLAHOMA CITY – Comanche County Rural Water District #2 received a $2.5 million state loan to replace several miles of aged distribution pipes.

The seven-million-gallon water storage tank in west Lawton helps sustain pressure in the water distribution system and experiences high demand during sizzling summer days. LEDGER PHOTO/DAVID HALE

Loan to finance new computer system for City of Lawton Water Department

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

LAWTON – The Oklahoma Water Resources Board approved a $5 million low-interest loan that will enable the Lawton Water Authority to replace its antiquated computerized system that operates the municipal water treatment and distribution systems.

Candidate files defamation lawsuit against ‘shadowy dark money’ group

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

KINGFISHER – A Republican candidate for the Legislature filed a lawsuit here Friday against a “shadowy dark money group” that issued a “false, libelous, slanderous and defamatory” video attacking his character, and whose campaign material lists a false address and an “illegitimate” telephone number.

OCPA officials linked to dark money group

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

OKLAHOMA CITY – A politically-oriented nonprofit created by three officials from the Oklahoma Council for Public Affairs was behind a series text messages sent to the wife of a state representative, social media posts and state records show. Last Monday Rachel Moore, the wife of state Rep.

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Candidates make pitches at state chamber forum

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

OKLAHOMA CITY – Four of the 13 candidates seeking the GOP nomination to replace outgoing U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe spoke at a candidate forum last Wednesday during the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting.

County approves list of ARPA-funded projects

Eric Swanson

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

LAWTON – Comanche County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 Monday on a list of projects that will be funded with the county’s share of American Rescue Plan Act dollars. Commissioner Gail Turner was absent, but his first deputy, Kenny Curry, filled in for him.

Attorney Bob Burke, left, and Liz George review court documents that ask the Oklahoma Supreme Court to intercede in the fight to incorporate Hochatown. Photo provided by Dian Jordan

Hochatown Residents Ask Supreme Court to Intercede in Incorporation Fight

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

OKLAHOMA CITY – The citizens group seeking to incorporate Hochatown – a small, thriving community in southeastern Oklahoma – took their case to the Oklahoma Supreme Court Wednesday, asking the court to intercede in the dispute between the community and the McCurtain County Board of Commissioners.

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