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Mimosa Mountain Wellness owner Ashley Morrison poses in front of the company logo. Ledger photo by Tim Farley

Twists and turns is life for Yoga-oriented Mimosa Mountain Wellness

Tim Farley

Thursday, August 12, 2021

LAWTON – Yoga-oriented Mimosa Mountain Wellness has experienced some twists and turns the last three years, but life seems to be flowing in the right direction for owner Ashley Morrison and her team of instructors.

Employee Jackie Hampton prepares one of the orders at Scooter’s Coffee in Lawton. The coffee shop, which opened in late June, hosted a ribbon cutting Aug. 6. Ledger photo by Tim Farley

Scooter’s Coffee going strong since June opening

Tim Farley

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Lawton’s first Scooter’s Coffee drive-thru is enjoying a large following since its opening in late June, General Manager Michelle Verducci said. “Everyone has been very supportive. No one’s giving up coffee so we feel fortunate,” she joked.

Ringleader admits fraud in acquiring PPE, TP, tickets to OSU sports events

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Thursday, August 12, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY – The leader of an alleged criminal ring comprised of five Canadians, an Angeleno and another individual, pleaded guilty in federal court here to a felony charge arising from an illicit scheme to acquire personal protective equipment and Oklahoma State University event tickets.

Boiling water

DEQ issues boil order for rural water system

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Thursday, August 12, 2021

LAWTON – The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued a boil order Tuesday for the Sunnyside Water Association in Comanche County.

Lawton council votes to authorize improvements for parks

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Thursday, August 12, 2021

LAWTON – The city’s Parks and Recreation Department has been authorized to spend up to $119,000 for a variety of improvements to municipal parks. The City Council approved expenditures of up to $104,280 from the 2015 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for new equipment.

Construction costs could affect insurance coverage

Glen Mulready - Oklahoma State Insurance

Thursday, August 12, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY– If you recently started a home improvement project, you probably have noticed the rise in construction costs. According to Verisk’s (ISO) most recent 360 Value Quarterly Cost Update, total reconstruction costs increased 8.

Hobart celebrate s 120 years in the making

Hobart celebrates 120 years in the making

Curtis Awbrey – Editor

Thursday, August 12, 2021

HOBART– On Friday, August 6, just one day after the city of Lawton celebrated turning 120 years old, from the grounds of the Kiowa County Courthouse in Hobart, scores of Hobart citizens celebrated their town's 120th birthday.

Lawton Mayoral Candidates

Lawton mayoral candidates discuss their goals ahead of election

Eric Swanson

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Stan Booker Over the past two and a half years, Lawton Mayor Stan Booker has found satisfaction in helping the city move forward, he said Wednesday. “It’s very fulfilling being the mayor of my hometown,” he said.

Temple water valve gets much needed attention

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Thursday, August 12, 2021

WAURIKA – The staff at the Waurika Lake Master Conservancy District has taken steps to ensure that the pipeline from the lake to Temple’s water treatment plant is protected from “water hammer.

CorpComm chooses alternative method for funding of universal ’phone service'

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Saturday, August 7, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY – An alternative funding mechanism the state Corporation Commission approved for financing universal telephone service and a lifeline fund in Oklahoma may prevent what might have been a sharp increase in telephone bills for consumers.

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