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Mike Jones, ADA coordinator for the city of Lawton, speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for a sidewalk construction project Thursday near the intersection of Northwest Sheridan Road and Northwest Lincoln Avenue. The city is building a sidewalk on the west side of Sheridan that will stretch from Northwest Smith Avenue to Northwest Cache Road. Eric Swanson/Staff photo

Mike Jones, ADA coordinator for the city of Lawton, speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for a sidewalk construction project Thursday near the intersection of Northwest Sheridan Road and Northwest Lincoln Avenue. The city is building a sidewalk on the west side of Sheridan that will stretch from Northwest Smith Avenue to Northwest Cache Road. Eric Swanson/Staff photo

Lawton celebrates first in series of sidewalk projects

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
LAWTON –With the help of revenue from medical marijuana sales tax, Lawton is tackling a series of projects designed to make it easier for pedestrians to get around town.
From the left, Civilian Assistant to the Secretary of the Army Michael Brown, Lawton Mayor Stan Booker and FISTA Development Authority Chairman Clarence Fortney listen to U.S. Rep. Tom Cole during FISTA’s construction kickoff event April 15 at Central Plaza. FISTA is remodeling the old Sears store on the west side of Central Plaza into a hub for defense contractors. Eric Swanson/Staff photo

From the left, Civilian Assistant to the Secretary of the Army Michael Brown, Lawton Mayor Stan Booker and FISTA Development Authority Chairman Clarence Fortney listen to U.S. Rep. Tom Cole during FISTA’s construction kickoff event April 15 at Central Plaza. FISTA is remodeling the old Sears store on the west side of Central Plaza into a hub for defense contractors. Eric Swanson/Staff photo

Lawmakers, city officials celebrate FISTA construction start

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
LAWTON – Lawton’s decision to recruit defense contractors who can support the U.S. Army’s modernization plans is an example of the city’s willingness to support the military, said U.S. Rep. Tom Cole said.   “It’s the typical Lawton attitude: ‘What can we do to help?

Supreme Court OKs $200M highway bond issue

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – The state Supreme Court has given its blessing to revenue bonds sought by state transportation officials in order to secure a federal loan. The funds will help finance the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s program to upgrade two-lane highways throughout the state.

Production company to shoot film in Lawton

Eric Swanson
Friday, April 22, 2022
LAWTON – The filmmaking company Trinitie Productions LLC is seeking actors, crew members and financial sponsors for its latest project.   Trinitie is scheduled to begin shooting the short film “Rescue” in May in Lawton.
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