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4 officials indicted over asphalt plant

Mike Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, March 10, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – Three current or former county commissioners and the former manager of an association of 11 western Oklahoma counties have been indicted in connection with a $2.35 million asphalt emulsion plant in Clinton.

Reaction varies to Jones' election lawsuit

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
NORMAN – An Enid attorney’s effort to halt the special election to fill outgoing U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe’s seat isn’t as far-fetched as some critics think, a University of Oklahoma law professor said Tuesday. Some political experts, however, say the case will present a big challenge for its author.

New board ready to take over Lawton's youth sports programs

Eric Swanson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
LAWTON – Lawton’s new Youth Sports Authority is gearing up to take over management of the city’s recreational programs for young athletes.   The board met for the first time Friday to take care of housekeeping matters, including selecting officers and approving bylaws.

Altus lets ousted councilwoman fill her vacant seat

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
ALTUS - In a surprise move, the city council appointed ousted Ward 2 Councilwoman Patricia Blackman to fill her former seat during the March 1 meeting. Blackman had been removed from office in February because she had excessive absences from scheduled meetings.
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Senate passes changes to anti-bullying laws

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – A proposed measure to modify Oklahoma’s anti-bullying laws would require boards of education to update their discipline policy, accept anonymous reports and require a report on prevention activities and bullying incidents at least once a semester.
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Annual statewide Trash-Off planned

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The 33rd annual Oklahoma “Trash-Off,” part of a goal to keep Oklahoma free of litter as volunteers spring into the season, is open for registration.
: From left, FISTA Director James Taylor talks with FISTA Development Trust Authority Chairman Clarence Fortney before the board’s March 1 meeting. The board is asking the Lawton City Council to study the potential financial benefits of creating a new tax increment financing district within TIF District No. 1, which covers most of downtown Lawton. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

: From left, FISTA Director James Taylor talks with FISTA Development Trust Authority Chairman Clarence Fortney before the board’s March 1 meeting. The board is asking the Lawton City Council to study the potential financial benefits of creating a new tax increment financing district within TIF District No. 1, which covers most of downtown Lawton. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

City asked to evaluate benefits of new TIF district

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
LAWTON – City officials are exploring the possibility of setting up a new tax increment financing district within an existing district.
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