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Trump and his use of Twitter

News Staff
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
One of the hot stories of the month is the purchase of Twitter by mega-millionaire Elon Musk. Suddenly, it seems as if the sky is falling and the Twitterverse has gone into full panic mode.

City announces closings for Memorial Day

News Staff
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
City of Lawton offices and sites will be closed May 30 to observe Memorial Day. This includes the Lawton Public Library. May 30 cart collection will occur May 31, while May 31 cart collection will occur June 1. The Lawton Landfill will be open for regular scheduled hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FISTA extends pact with consulting firm

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
LAWTON – The FISTA Development Trust Authority voted Tuesday to continue its agreement with the Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm Cornerstone Government Affairs, which helps the authority deal with local, state and federal governments and regulatory officials.
A deteriorated three-mile section of two-lane SH-51 in Payne County, including the shoulders, is being totally reconstructed in a $10,685,000 contract. The project starts at the west edge of Yale and extends to the intersection of SH-18 north of Cushing. MIKE W. RAY/STAFF PHOTO

A deteriorated three-mile section of two-lane SH-51 in Payne County, including the shoulders, is being totally reconstructed in a $10,685,000 contract. The project starts at the west edge of Yale and extends to the intersection of SH-18 north of Cushing. MIKE W. RAY/STAFF PHOTO

Highway projects to ‘RAAMP’ up

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – The state Transportation Department is poised to ramp up construction projects that will improve hundreds of miles of rural two-lane highways with assistance from a novel federal loan program.
Markwayne Mullin campaign trail includes Lawton-Fort Sill

Markwayne Mullin campaign trail includes Lawton-Fort Sill

Mullin campaign trail includes Lawton-Fort Sill

News Staff
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Congressman Markwayne Mullin stopped for gas at the Lawton Ez-Go on Gore Friday after a visit to Fort Sill. Mullin was headed to a campaign event in Lawton when a chance encounter with local dentist, Scott Sheppard, led to a brief discussion about Mullin’s campaign to fill retiring Sen.

Panel to decide on pay hikes for Altus' elected city workers

Tim Farley
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
ALTUS – A committee that will be formed by Altus Mayor Robert Garrison will decide if and how much of a pay increase the city’s three elected employees can receive. Altus is one of a handful of cities that require their police chief and street commissioner to be elected.
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