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Southwest Oklahoma Telephone Company

Hilliary Communications acquires 2 telecom companies in SW Oklahoma

From Staff Reports

Thursday, December 30, 2021

MEDICINE PARK – Hilliary Communications LLC, a cutting-edge communications company that supports customers throughout Oklahoma, Texas and Iowa, announced Wednesday its acquisition of Southwest Oklahoma Telecommunications Company (SWOI Wireless) and Southwest Oklahoma Telephone Company.

2020 Social Security taxes

For many employers and self-employed, deferred Social Security tax due

News Staff

Thursday, December 30, 2021

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds employers and self-employed individuals who chose to defer paying part of their 2020 Social Security tax obligation that a payment is due on Jan. 3, 2022.

COVID-19 pandemic impacts on businesses

62% of Companies Predict Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels

From Staff Reports

Thursday, December 30, 2021

Looking back over the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, company experiences varied widely across the United States, with 32% saying they struggled quite a bit.

Many prescription drug bottles

Prescription drug use prevalent in U.S.

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Thursday, December 30, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY – Almost one of every five Americans takes medication for high blood pressure, and more than one of every seven takes a prescription for high cholesterol. Those statistics are derived from calendar year 2019 data analyzed and then released in 2021 by the U.S.

Lawsuit filed against Robinhood Markets

Lawsuit Filed Against Robinhood Markets

From Staff Reports

Thursday, December 30, 2021

NEW YORK –The stockholder rights law firm Bragar Eagel & Squire reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Robinhood Markets Inc.

Comanche County Commissioners Johnny Owens, left, and Gail Turner review documents during the Board of Comanche County Commissioners’ meeting Monday at the Comanche County Courthouse. The commission postponed a closed-door session to discuss employee-related negotiations over possible premium pay for a certain group of workers. ERIC SWANSON/LEDGER PHOTO

COMANCHE CO.: Commissioner board delays closed session

Eric Swanson

Thursday, December 30, 2021

LAWTON – The Board of Comanche County Commissioners postponed on Monday a closed session to discuss employee-related negotiations to review possible premium pay for a certain group of workers.

Global Vehicle Production

Analyst anticipate significant demand for cars in 2022

From Staff Reports

Thursday, December 30, 2021

SANTA MONICA —The automotive industry faces another challenging year in 2022, marked by inventory shortages amid strong consumer demand, according to the car shopping guide Edmunds. Edmunds analysts predicting that 15.2 million new cars will be sold in 2022, a 1.