Homeowners encouraged to prep for power outages

LOS ANGELES – Mercury Insurance recently released a statement encouraging homeowners to prepare now for potential power outages as summer heat, severe weather and increased strain on the electrical grid continue to challenge communities across the country.According to the latest data from the U.S.

Republican Red launches ‘1776 Collection’ to honor America’s 250th birthday

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. – Republican Red Winery recently announced the launch of The 1776 Collection, a commemorative lineup of reserve wines created in honor of America’s upcoming 250th birthday celebration on July 4.

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alan Greenspan, the jazz-playing U.S. Federal Reserve chair who was celebrated for engineering a decade of prosperity but later shared the blame for a devastating financial crisis, died Monday.He was 100.

LEDA awards 10 more contracts totaling $11.2M on Firehawk Aerospace project

The Lawton Economic Development Authority awarded 10 more contracts Thursday totaling $11.2 million for the Firehawk Aerospace complex.Coupled with two other contracts previously awarded on the Firehawk project, at a combined cost of $7.67 million, along with $2.

Lawton City Council adopts ordinance to tighten regulation of massage parlors

LAWTON — Mischief and criminal behavior were cited as reasons for Lawton City Council adoption of an ordinance that establishes regulations and “operational standards” specifically for massage parlors and spas.

Gallbladder declares independence

Freedom is not free … and neither is gallbladder surgery after 12 hot dogs.Doctors are warning that too many hot dogs on Independence Day can feel like declaring war on your gallbladder, and your stomach may be the first casualty of the backyard battlefield.

Election scheduled for 5 Lawton City Council seats

Lawton residents will vote on five City Council seats this year, instead of the customary three.The annual nonpartisan primary municipal election is scheduled on Aug. 25 and a general election, if necessary, will be held Nov. 3.