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Race for Ward 4 seat draws four candidates

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
LAWTON – Four candidates will compete for the right to replace Ward 4 Councilman Jay Burk on the Lawton City Council. Burk is not seeking re-election this year due to term limits, meaning his seat on the council will be vacant.
FORT SILL PHOTO

FORT SILL PHOTO

Fort Sill Tennis Blitz Camp

News Staff
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Cameron University tennis coach Josh Cobble, along with two student athletes, volunteer their time to teach a group of youngsters how to play tennis during a free Tennis Blitz Camp at Fort Sill that began June 10 and continues through the first week of July.
Oklahoma prison inmates, men and women alike, have been provided with electronic tablets that enable them to watch approved TV shows and movies and listen to music, and to access educational and employment resources – but especially provide access to their loved ones. Photo provided by the Okla. Dept. of Corrections

Oklahoma prison inmates, men and women alike, have been provided with electronic tablets that enable them to watch approved TV shows and movies and listen to music, and to access educational and employment resources – but especially provide access to their loved ones. Photo provided by the Okla. Dept. of Corrections

Tablets help imprisoned parents stay connected to their families

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
UNION CITY – Navigating holidays is an emotional journey for Robert Rivard. “Holidays are tough,” said Rivard, who is confined at the Union City Community Corrections Center. “I miss my family so desperately.” Among the 1.2 million people in federal and state prisons, 92% are fathers.
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