Library to host class on wiping criminal records
News Staff
The Lawton Public Library will present a class on how to expunge criminal records from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the library.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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Billie Strutton
New Duncan Main Street director welcomes role
Tim Farley
DUNCAN – New Main Street Executive Director Billie Strutton has a passion for her community and that excites her.
Strutton took over the director’s role for Duncan Main Street on May 1 after serving in an interim role since February.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Senate candidate banned from Lawton Public Schools
Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
LAWTON – A candidate for a state legislative office has been banned from Lawton Public Schools property over a heated dispute that apparently stemmed from a paycheck issue.
The LPS police department issued a “stay away” edict to Johnny Jernigan, 44.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Oklahoma defied 2021 population loss trend
Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Great Plains struggled to retain population between 2020 and 2021, and large urban counties experienced an exodus of 863,000 residents last year, the first time this group has had negative growth in the past 50 years, the Economic Innovation Group reported.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
It’s a seller’s market for homeowners
Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
OKLAHOMA CITY – It’s a seller’s market for property owners.
Housing vacancy rates — both for homeowner and rental housing — are at or near historic lows, the U.S. Census Bureau’s recently released Housing Vacancy Survey indicates.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
From the left, Kim Yates, the wife of Crowe and Dunlevy attorney Randall Yates, chats with attorney Greg Buzzard during a meet-and-greet event Saturday at Los Tres Amigos Mexican Restaurant in Lawton. Crowe and Dunlevy, which is hoping to become the Comanche Nation’s next tribal attorney, hosted the event ahead of the June 11 runoff election to choose a new tribal attorney. Eric Swanson/Staff photo
Law firm hosts meet-and-greet in Lawton
Eric Swanson
LAWTON — Comanche Nation members got a chance Saturday to chat with representatives of a law firm hoping to serve as the Nation’s new tribal attorney.
Oklahoma-based firm Crowe and Dunlevy hosted a meet-and-greet for tribal members at Los Tres Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 2002 E. Gore Blvd.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Law firm to host meet-and-greet event Saturday
News Staff
The law firm Crowe and Dunlevy will host a meet-and-greet event for members of the Comanche Nation from 11:30 a.m. until l:30 p.m. Saturday at Los Tres Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 2002 E. Gore Blvd. in Lawton.
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor receives endorsements from Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association and American Farmers and Ranchers Tuesday at Oklahoma City Stockyards.
Oklahoma farming, ranching organizations endorse O’Connor
Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
OKLAHOMA CITY — Three organizations representing Oklahoma farmers and ranchers are endorsing state Attorney General John M. O’Connor in his bid for election to a full four-year term.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
County approves premium pay forms
Eric Swanson
LAWTON – The Comanche County Board of Commissioners took care of housekeeping matters last Monday, including forms for county employees who received premium pay under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Lawton to host statewide listening session in June
News Staff
Together Oklahoma, in conjunction with the City of Lawton and the McMahon Memorial Authority, is excited to announce the upcoming Statewide 2SLGBTQIA+ Listening Session: Pride and Policy.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022