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John O'Brien

John O'Brien

Elgin resident competing for commission seat

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
ELGIN – When it comes to economic development, Comanche County is falling behind other counties, said a candidate for the District 1 seat on the Comanche County Board of Commissioners. “Economic development is not up to par,” Elgin resident John O’Brien said in a June 13 interview.
Gail Turner

Gail Turner

Turner seeking seventh term on county commission

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
LAWTON – County government has changed dramatically in the 24 years since Comanche County Commissioner Gail Turner began his service on the commission, he said. “Our monies haven’t changed much, but our expenses have changed a whole lot,” he said in a June 13 interview.
This pickup was on cruise control June 4 when it smashed into the traffic attenuator at the Newcastle gate on the H.E. Bailey Turnpike, narrowly missing the toll booth. The driver was injured but survived the crash. Photo courtesy Oklahoma Turnpike Authority

This pickup was on cruise control June 4 when it smashed into the traffic attenuator at the Newcastle gate on the H.E. Bailey Turnpike, narrowly missing the toll booth. The driver was injured but survived the crash. Photo courtesy Oklahoma Turnpike Authority

Bailey ramps, Walters plaza will go cashless in July

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – The trio of mainline toll plazas on the H.E. Bailey Turnpike between Lawton and Oklahoma City/Norman converted to totally cashless tolling on June 21, but four ramps along that route won’t convert until early July.

Early voting starts Thursday

News Staff
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
LAWTON – Eligible voters who want to vote early in the June 28 primary election may receive and cast a ballot from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Comanche County Courthouse.
Missing from the package approved by the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Wednesday was a $39.4 million for a new building for pediatric mental health in Oklahoma City to serve children from across the state. (Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch)

Missing from the package approved by the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Wednesday was a $39.4 million for a new building for pediatric mental health in Oklahoma City to serve children from across the state. (Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch)

Almost $70M in pandemic relief projects head to Stitt

News Staff
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Almost $70 million in pandemic relief projects now await approval by Gov. Kevin Stitt as the Oklahoma Legislature continued work Wednesday on a special session on the state’s share of $1.87 billion under the federal American Rescue Plan Act.
Markway Mullin answers a reporter's question during the Stephens County Fish Fry May 21 in Duncan

Markway Mullin answers a reporter's question during the Stephens County Fish Fry May 21 in Duncan

OUR VIEW: Mullin the best choice to succeed Inhofe

News Staff
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
For 28 years, U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe has faithfully and steadfastly served the citizens of Oklahoma in his capacity as a United States Senator.
From the left, candidates Luke Holland, Robert Murphy, T.W. Shannon, John Tompkins and Ray Woods listen to a question during a debate Monday at Cameron University Theater. The five men are competing against 11 other candidates in the race to replace U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, who is retiring Jan. 3, 2023.

From the left, candidates Luke Holland, Robert Murphy, T.W. Shannon, John Tompkins and Ray Woods listen to a question during a debate Monday at Cameron University Theater. The five men are competing against 11 other candidates in the race to replace U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, who is retiring Jan. 3, 2023.

Senate candidates discuss FISTA support, student loan mercy

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
LAWTON – Five candidates competing for U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe’s seat discussed federal support for Lawton’s Fires Innovation Science and Technology Accelerator, as well as other issues facing Congress, during a debate Monday at Cameron University Theater. GOP candidates Luke Holland, T.W.
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