Court OKs PSO, Summit, ONG bonds

OKLAHOMA CITY – The state Supreme Court has given its blessing to $2.27 billion in ratepayer-backed bonds to pay off abnormal energy expenses three public utility companies incurred during the winter storm of February 2021. That included $725 million for Public Service Co.

State crop report

Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.46 of an inch the week of May 16-22, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The May 17 U.S.

Outside southbound lane of NW Sheridan closed for repairs

LAWTON – Lawton’s Streets and Traffic Control Division is closing the outside southbound lane of NW Sheridan Road for road repairs at the intersection of NW Sheridan and NW Ferris Avenue, according to a news release from City Hall. The work is scheduled to be completed June 4, weather permitting.

Library announces summer reading program

LAWTON – Summer @ the Library is an annual event offering kids, teens, and adults an opportunity to read, win prizes and prevent “the summer slide,” according to a news release from the Lawton Public Library.

Freedom Festival Committee seeking floats

The Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Festival Committee recently announced a new addition to Lawton’s celebration of the United States’ independence: Parade in the Park.

City urges citizens to report flood damage

The city of Lawton’s Stormwater Management Division is asking residents to call the division’s hotline to report any recent flood damage, according to a news release from City Hall. To report flood damage, residents may call the hotline at (580) 581-3565.

LEDA considering property transfer

LAWTON – The Lawton Economic Development Authority is considering transferring LEDA-owned property to the city of Lawton. The authority, which is the economic development arm of City Hall, recently directed city staff to research the process of turning the property over to the city.

City OKs issuing promissory notes for water loans

LAWTON – In other business, the Lawton City Council: Authorized the Lawton Water Authority to issue $78 million in promissory notes  to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.

City OKs 15% hike in service, utility fees

  LAWTON – Lawton residents will pay 15% more in fees for city services, including water and sewer service, in the coming fiscal year.

Legislature considered variety of voting measures

OKLAHOMA CITY – State lawmakers addressed more than two dozen measures this year that proposed myriad changes to election procedures.