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Harris takes Ward 2 seat by 5 votes

Eric Swanson
Thursday, November 11, 2021
LAWTON – Five votes made the difference for Lawton City Council candidate Kelly Harris. Harris captured 210 votes in Tuesday’s runoff election for the Ward 2 seat on the council, or about 50% of the total. His opponent, Mark Malone, finished with 205 votes – about 49% of the total.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt presents Alberto Rivas with a Community Service Award for leadership and volunteerism Tuesday during the 44th Oklahoma Governor’s Arts Awards.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt presents Alberto Rivas with a Community Service Award for leadership and volunteerism Tuesday during the 44th Oklahoma Governor’s Arts Awards.

Rivas receives Governor’s Community Service Award

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Thursday, November 11, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY — Honorees from across the state were recognized for their contributions to the arts at the state Capitol Tuesday.  Last month the Oklahoma Arts Council announced honorees for the 44th Oklahoma Governor’s Arts Awards.
Comanche Co. Republicans to host Chili Fest, set November meeting date. Shutterstock.

Comanche Co. Republicans to host Chili Fest, set November meeting date. Shutterstock.

Comanche Co. Republicans to host Chili Fest, set November meeting date

Staff Reports
Monday, November 8, 2021
Comanche County Republicans are set to host their inaugural Liberty Chili Fest from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 6 next to the tennis courts at the Kid Zone Pavilion on 38th Street in Lawton. Chili will be provided at the free event, along with fixin’s, drinks and games.
State Cop Report. Shutterstock.

State Cop Report. Shutterstock.

State Cop Report

Staff Reports
Monday, November 8, 2021
Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.91 of an inch for the week of Oct. 25-31, with the east central district recording the highest total at 1.86 inches, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. According to the Oct. 26 U..S.
November is Picture Book Month at LPL. Shuttersock.

November is Picture Book Month at LPL. Shuttersock.

November is Picture Book Month at LPL

Staff Reports
Monday, November 8, 2021
LAWTON — Lawton Public Library is celebrating Picture Book Month with a picture book contest in November.   Contestants are asked to write and illustrate a winter-themed picture book, according to a news release from the library. Entries must be on paper measuring 17 inches long by 11 inches high.
Photo courtesy of fortsillapache-nsn.gov

Photo courtesy of fortsillapache-nsn.gov

What happened to the Fort Sill Apache Tribe?

Debi DeSilver Managing Editor
Thursday, November 4, 2021
When Chiricahua Apache religious and military leader Geronimo and his band surrendered for the final time to the U.S. government in September 1886, they became prisoners of war and were sentenced to manual labor at an Army camp in Florida.
Photo: Tim Farley, Southwest Ledger

Photo: Tim Farley, Southwest Ledger

Cameron athletes embrace the spirit of the season

Tim Farley
Thursday, November 4, 2021
LAWTON — Cameron University’s baseball team started getting into the Christmas spirit by stringing holiday lights at Elmer Thomas Park as part of the city’s yuletide celebration.
Deputy City Manager Richard Rogalski addresses the Lawton Redistricting Commission on Wednesday at City Hall. The commission is tasked with drawing new ward maps based on 2020 census numbers. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

Deputy City Manager Richard Rogalski addresses the Lawton Redistricting Commission on Wednesday at City Hall. The commission is tasked with drawing new ward maps based on 2020 census numbers. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

Lawton commission closer to agreement on new ward boundaries

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
LAWTON — The Lawton Redistricting Commission is moving closer to setting new boundaries for the city’s voting wards. After considering three possible maps Tuesday, the commission voted 4-3 to endorse the map that made the fewest changes to the current map.
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