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Event set to provide free vision care. Photo Provided.

Event set to provide free vision care. Photo Provided.

Event set to provide free vision care

Eric Swanson
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians is teaming up with optometrists across the state this weekend for Giving Sight Day, an event designed to provide free vision care for people in need. “Clear vision and healthy eyes are gifts that all Oklahomans should enjoy,” OAOP President Dr.
Thomas Pryor Gore. Photo Provided.

Thomas Pryor Gore. Photo Provided.

Lawton lawyers rise to national prominence

Debi DeSilver Managing Editor
Thursday, September 30, 2021
What do Ferris Avenue, Gore Boulevard and Elmer Thomas Park all have in common? All three locations are named after men who began their political careers in Lawton as lawyers in 1901, when the Kiowa-Comanche-Apache (KCA) Reservation was opened for homesteaders.
Domestic Violence Awareness Walk set for Oct. 5. Image Provided.

Domestic Violence Awareness Walk set for Oct. 5. Image Provided.

Domestic Violence Awareness Walk set for Oct. 5

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Thursday, September 30, 2021
LAWTON — A Lawton-area agency working to help victims of domestic and sexual violence will again host an annual walk intended to call awareness to the problem.   New Directions Domestic and Sexual Violence Services will host their sixth annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk Oct. 5.
A healthcare worker fills a syringe with Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. Whitney Bryen | Oklahoma Watch

A healthcare worker fills a syringe with Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. Whitney Bryen | Oklahoma Watch

As state marks its 10,000th COVID-19 death, lagging areas show vaccination progress

Paul Monies - Oklahoma Watch
Thursday, September 30, 2021
More Oklahomans are reaching fully vaccinated status in ZIP codes that have been lagging most of the summer, according to the latest biweekly vaccination data from the Oklahoma State Department of Health.   The statewide COVID-19 vaccination rate was 46.6% this week, compared to 54.
From the left, Comanche County Commissioners Johnny Owens and Gail Turner review documents before Monday's meeting. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo.

From the left, Comanche County Commissioners Johnny Owens and Gail Turner review documents before Monday's meeting. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo.

County changes certification process for MMJ businesses

Eric Swanson
Thursday, September 30, 2021
LAWTON – Comanche County is changing the way it handles certificates of compliance for medical marijuana-related businesses.
Comanche County hospital executives are pleading with residents to take the COVID-19 vaccinations to curtail the number of patients battling the deadly virus.

Comanche County hospital executives are pleading with residents to take the COVID-19 vaccinations to curtail the number of patients battling the deadly virus.

Hospital officials pushing vax blitz

Tim Farley
Thursday, September 30, 2021
LAWTON – Comanche County hospital executives are pleading with residents to take the COVID-19 vaccinations to curtail the number of patients battling the deadly virus.
Scott Henderson and his wife Linda stand in the lobby of FROG Printing and Awards Center in Lawton. Southwest Ledger Photo By Tim Farley

Scott Henderson and his wife Linda stand in the lobby of FROG Printing and Awards Center in Lawton. Southwest Ledger Photo By Tim Farley

Printer serving his country through his business

Tim Farley
Thursday, September 30, 2021
LAWTON – Scott Henderson’s flat feet kept him out of the military so he found another way to serve his country. Henderson, owner of FROG Printing and Awards Center in Lawton, manufactures awards, challenge coins, banners, rugs, framed art and flags for soldiers at Fort Sill.
Mathis Brothers Furniture

Mathis Brothers Furniture

City OKs rebate deal for retail center

News Staff
Thursday, September 30, 2021
LAWTON – Lawton City Council signed off Tuesday on an agreement that would help the developer of a proposed retail complex in west Lawton cover the cost of improving the site. The council unanimously approved a sales tax rebate agreement with Cache Properties Inc.
From the left, Lawton City Councilmen Allan Hampton and Sean Fortenbaugh chat before a council meeting Tuesday at Lawton City Hall. The council took steps Tuesday to collect unpaid utility bills and court fines. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

From the left, Lawton City Councilmen Allan Hampton and Sean Fortenbaugh chat before a council meeting Tuesday at Lawton City Hall. The council took steps Tuesday to collect unpaid utility bills and court fines. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

Lawton taking steps to collect unpaid debt

Eric Swanson
Thursday, September 30, 2021
LAWTON – Lawton is stepping up its efforts to collect unpaid utility bills and municipal court fines.
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