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Pictured from left to right: Lawton Mayor Stan Booker, Ward 7 Councilwoman Onreka Johnson, 2021 Extra Mile Hero Wyonna Alberty, Ward 1 Councilwoman Mary Ann Hankins, 2021 Extra Mile Hero Adriene Davis, 2021 Extra Mile Hero Barbara Curry, and Ward 3 Councilwoman Linda Chapman. / City of Lawton photo

Pictured from left to right: Lawton Mayor Stan Booker, Ward 7 Councilwoman Onreka Johnson, 2021 Extra Mile Hero Wyonna Alberty, Ward 1 Councilwoman Mary Ann Hankins, 2021 Extra Mile Hero Adriene Davis, 2021 Extra Mile Hero Barbara Curry, and Ward 3 Councilwoman Linda Chapman. / City of Lawton photo

Lawton honors ‘Extra Mile Heroes’

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
LAWTON — Mayor Stan Booker recently honored three citizens for going above and beyond for the Lawton Fort Sill Community every day. Lawton citizens Adriene Davis, Barbara Curry and Wyonna Alberty were recognized as “Extra Mile Heroes” in honor of “Extra Mile Day” on Nov.
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Rural ambulance services struggle to meet demand

Tim Farley
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Ambulance services in rural Oklahoma are finding it more difficult to operate because of increased supply costs, lack of paramedics and low reimbursement rates from Medicare, a Lawton ambulance service director said.
Oklahoma State 911 Coordinator Lance Terry discusses the state's antiquated 911 system during a recent report on an interim study of gaps in rural 911 coverage across the state. Ledger photo by JJ Francais

Oklahoma State 911 Coordinator Lance Terry discusses the state's antiquated 911 system during a recent report on an interim study of gaps in rural 911 coverage across the state. Ledger photo by JJ Francais

Lawmakers eye Next Gen 911 system to reach rural callers

Tim Farley
Thursday, November 4, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY — Gaps in cell phone service throughout much of rural Oklahoma is causing problems for public safety and ambulance providers responding to 911 calls, a state lawmaker said. State Rep.
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Harmon Memorial Hospital to stay open

Andrew W. Griffin
Thursday, November 4, 2021
HOLLIS —With a population of a little over 2,000, Hollis — the county seat of Harmon County and the largest community within this corner of Southwest Oklahoma —recently came close to losing its only hospital — Harmon Memorial Hospital.
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Kelly Harris & Mark Malone

Harris, Malone make final bid for Ward 2 seat

Eric Swanson
Thursday, November 4, 2021
LAWTON — After making it through the primary election in September, Mark Malone and Kelly Harris will square off again Tuesday, Nov. 9.   The two men are competing for the right to represent Ward 2 on the Lawton City Council for the next three years.
Children United SWOK committee members stand in front of a list of sponsors Saturday at Lawton’s Elmer Thomas Park. Several individuals and businesses continue to support Children United founder Joe Chesko’s vision for an all-inclusive playground in Lawton. Southwest Ledger photos by Curtis Awbrey

Children United SWOK committee members stand in front of a list of sponsors Saturday at Lawton’s Elmer Thomas Park. Several individuals and businesses continue to support Children United founder Joe Chesko’s vision for an all-inclusive playground in Lawton. Southwest Ledger photos by Curtis Awbrey

Joe’s Vision: Lawton steps up for all-inclusive playground

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Thursday, October 28, 2021
LAWTON — A vision shared by many became several steps closer to completion Saturday as supporters came out to Elmer Thomas Park. The vision: a playground designed for children with autism, spinal issues, cerebral palsy and even children with zero mobility.
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Lawton, Texas Roadhouse team up to support UW

News Staff
Thursday, October 28, 2021
LAWTON —The city of Lawton is teaming up with Texas Roadhouse for a to-go slider fundraiser to benefit United Way of Southwest Oklahoma.   The event will run from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday in the lobby of City Hall, 212 SW Ninth St. in Lawton.
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Owens Center to host craft classes

News Staff
Thursday, October 28, 2021
LAWTON — Home crafters might want to check out upcoming classes at the Owens Multipurpose Center, 1405 SW 11th St. in Lawton.   Learn Your Cricut classes, which will help Cricut beginners get started with basic techniques, will run from noon to 2 p.m.
Flower Mound Public School Superintendent Dax Trent displays an artist's rendition of the district's proposed early childhood center in this Oct. 13 photo. The district is asking voters to approve a $2 million bond issuer to help cover the district's share of the project's cost, estimated at $2.8 million to $3 million.

Flower Mound Public School Superintendent Dax Trent displays an artist's rendition of the district's proposed early childhood center in this Oct. 13 photo. The district is asking voters to approve a $2 million bond issuer to help cover the district's share of the project's cost, estimated at $2.8 million to $3 million.

Flower Mound bond issue to appear on ballot

Eric Swanson
Thursday, October 28, 2021
LAWTON — Voters who live in the Flower Mound Public School district will decide the fate of the district’s bond issue proposal Nov. 9.   The district is asking voters to approve a 10-year, $2 million bond issue to help finance an early childhood center on the school campus.
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