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Sen. Jessica Garvin

Sen. Jessica Garvin

Senate advances bills to help fight state teacher shortage

Tim Farley
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – Two education bills dealing with Oklahoma’s teacher shortage and carryover funds have been approved by the state Senate. Both measures, authored by Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, have moved to the state House for its consideration.
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Bill aims to deter catalytic converter thefts

News Staff
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – Spurred by a dramatic increase in catalytic converter thefts in recent years, the Oklahoma House of Representatives endorsed a measure intended to ensure Oklahoma doesn’t become a ‘safe haven’ for the thefts. The author of the legislation, Rep.
From the left, Lawton City Council members Linda Chapman and Jay Burk listen to a discussion March 22 at City Hall. The council voted to end a professional services agreement with Stantec Architecture Inc., which prepared the conceptual design for the city’s youth sports complex. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

From the left, Lawton City Council members Linda Chapman and Jay Burk listen to a discussion March 22 at City Hall. The council voted to end a professional services agreement with Stantec Architecture Inc., which prepared the conceptual design for the city’s youth sports complex. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

Lawton ends agreement with architectural firm

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
LAWTON – Lawton is hitting the pause button on the youth indoor sports complex, giving officials time to develop a better plan. The Lawton City Council voted 8-0 March 22 to end a professional services agreement with the Texas-based firm Stantec Architecture Inc.
As scores of funeral attendees gather to pay their respects, members of veteran support groups receive flags honoring U.S. Army Specialist 4 Ronnie Richards, U.S. Army Private Ralph Sandy, U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Louis Volak, and U.S. Marine Private Donald Wilson, the four unclaimed veterans interred at Fort Sill National Cemetery. Photo by Curtis Awbrey

As scores of funeral attendees gather to pay their respects, members of veteran support groups receive flags honoring U.S. Army Specialist 4 Ronnie Richards, U.S. Army Private Ralph Sandy, U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Louis Volak, and U.S. Marine Private Donald Wilson, the four unclaimed veterans interred at Fort Sill National Cemetery. Photo by Curtis Awbrey

4 unclaimed veterans interred at Fort Sill National Cemetery

News Staff
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
ELGIN – Four military veterans who might have been buried without family or friends in attendance received a hero’s sendoff when about 150 people gathered at Fort Sill National Cemetery to thank the men for their service and sacrifice. Buried were U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Louis Volak, U.S.
Rep. Toni Hasenbeck

Rep. Toni Hasenbeck

How a state lawmaker’s day job tiptoed into lobbying

News Staff
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
She voted for and often co-authored legislation expanding school choice in 2021, earning her an “A+” in the grassroots lobbying group ChoiceMatters’ ranking of state lawmakers. Months later, that group’s parent organization hired State Rep.
Hochatown residents Todd McDaniel, Dian Jordan and Sharon Ward finalize the town’s petition for incorporation last week. Residents of the small southeastern Oklahoma town have been pushing for years to incorporate. The small town is ground zero for tourists in southeastern Oklahoma. Photo courtesy Dian Jordan

Hochatown residents Todd McDaniel, Dian Jordan and Sharon Ward finalize the town’s petition for incorporation last week. Residents of the small southeastern Oklahoma town have been pushing for years to incorporate. The small town is ground zero for tourists in southeastern Oklahoma. Photo courtesy Dian Jordan

UPDATE: Where is Hochatown on incorporation?

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief
Thursday, March 24, 2022
  HOCHATOWN – The group of residents seeking to incorporate the small town of Hochatown filed their petition with the McCurtain County Board of Commissioners last Friday.

Yeah! That’s the Ticket!

Andrew W. Griffin
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
LAWTON – This will be an April Fools’ Day to remember for comedy fans. Why? Because Saturday Night Live alum and “Yeah, that’s the ticket!” catchphrase comedian Jon Lovitz will be coming to the Apache Casino Hotel Event Center on Friday, April 1 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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