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“The Unwomanly Face of War: An Oral History of Women in World War II,” by Svetlana Alexievich

“The Unwomanly Face of War: An Oral History of Women in World War II,” by Svetlana Alexievich

Soviet women had prominent role in World War II

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Not until 2001 did the U.S. military allow women in combat roles. But women fought in the Greek armies of Athens and Sparta in the fourth century B.C., and later they participated in the campaigns of Alexander the Great.
Think Ability’s Kyle Daley awaits further instruction in preparation for Valentine’s Day 2021.

Think Ability’s Kyle Daley awaits further instruction in preparation for Valentine’s Day 2021.

Think Ability Valentine’s Day fundraiser success

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
DUNCAN – Tallying up sales and donations from its fourth Valentine’s Day fundraiser, the Think Ability Inc. staff is grateful for the community support they continue to receive.
David Floyd, an attorney with the Floyd Law Firm, addresses the Board of Comanche County Commissioners Monday at the Comanche County Courthouse. Acting as the Comanche County Educational Trust Authority, the commission voted to issue lease revenue bonds for Flower Mound Public School. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

David Floyd, an attorney with the Floyd Law Firm, addresses the Board of Comanche County Commissioners Monday at the Comanche County Courthouse. Acting as the Comanche County Educational Trust Authority, the commission voted to issue lease revenue bonds for Flower Mound Public School. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

County to issue $2.5M in lease revenue bonds

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
LAWTON – Comanche County Educational Facilities Authority will issue $2.5 million in lease revenue bonds, which will help Flower Mound Public School move forward with building an early childhood center.
Blue’s Bake House owner/baker Sky McWhorter waits for customers Saturday at the new Farmers Market building in downtown Lawton. Saturday was the official opening day for the market in its permanent home. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

Blue’s Bake House owner/baker Sky McWhorter waits for customers Saturday at the new Farmers Market building in downtown Lawton. Saturday was the official opening day for the market in its permanent home. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

Lawton Farmers Market opens to enthusiastic crowds

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
LAWTON – Lawton Farmers Market buzzed with activity Saturday morning as people roamed the building, seeing what vendors had to offer.   Blue’s Bake House owner and baker Sky McWhorter watched the crowd from her booth, where she was selling colorful macaroons and frosted cupcakes.

Regulators have ruled on 3 utilities' storm bills

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
On Jan. 25, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission approved Oklahoma Natural Gas Co.’s application to securitize its winter storm expenses by transferring the debt off the company’s books through the sale of bonds. Proceeds from the bond sales would be used to compensate ONG for its costs.
Mercy Hospital filed a request for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction in Oklahoma County District Court against Daniel Navejas, the leader of a quasi-political and religious group, Ekklesia of Oklahoma.

Mercy Hospital filed a request for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction in Oklahoma County District Court against Daniel Navejas, the leader of a quasi-political and religious group, Ekklesia of Oklahoma.

Guthrie group accused of threatening OKC hospital staff

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY — One of the state’s largest hospital groups filed court documents late last week, seeking to prevent the leader of a Guthrie-based political group from harassing the hospital’s doctors. On Feb.
1st Summit Bank in Ryan received a ‘satisfactory’ rating during its latest evaluation by the FDIC on its compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act.

1st Summit Bank in Ryan received a ‘satisfactory’ rating during its latest evaluation by the FDIC on its compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act.

Ryan bank deemed ‘satisfactory’ by FDIC on compliance with CRA

News Staff
Monday, February 14, 2022
WASHINGTON - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation recently issued its list of state nonmember banks – including one in southwest Oklahoma – recently evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act.

Duncan adopts code of conduct for officials

News Staff
Monday, February 14, 2022
DUNCAN – A new ethics measure for Duncan’s elected and appointed officials will ensure conduct that is fair and promotes the integrity of city government, according to the proposal approved by the city council Tuesday night.
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