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Sidewalk projects not simple or cheap

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Thursday, August 5, 2021

LAWTON – In view of limited funding, staffing vacancies and design issues, the City of Lawton is moving as quickly as possible on badly needed sidewalks in multiple locations, the City Council was informed recently.

Jennifer Kerns will deliver the keynote address at the Southwestern Oklahoma Republican Women’s 12th annual Beans and Baskets fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 21.

Beans and Baskets Kerns to speak at Republican Women’s fundraiser

Curtis Awbrey – Editor

Thursday, August 5, 2021

ALTUS — Jennifer Kerns will deliver the keynote address at the Southwestern Oklahoma Republican Women’s 12th annual Beans and Baskets fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 21.

LEDGER PHOTO BY CURTIS AWBREY The terminal at Lawton Ft. Still Regional Airport.

Lawton accepts grants for airport

News Staff

Thursday, August 5, 2021

LAWTON – City officials are counting on federal aid to help Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport recover some of the revenue it lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

County finishes Coombs Road bridge project

Eric Swanson

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Comanche County officials celebrated the opening of a new bridge Monday. The county hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the bridge, located on the southeast side of Lawton near Coombs and Flower Mound roads.

Lawton revives mask mandate

Staff Reports

Thursday, August 5, 2021

LAWTON – The City of Lawton has revived its mask mandate inside all municipal facilities where city staffers work or public services are administered by the city. The mandate went into effect at 8 a.m.

LEDGER PHOTO BY ERIC SWANSON Former Oklahoma House Speaker T.W. Shannon addresses the audience during a July 29 redistricting meeting at Lawton City Hall. Shannon is a consultant on the House redistricting project.

With legislative maps finished, focus now on congressional districts

Eric Swanson

Thursday, August 5, 2021

When Oklahoma lawmakers redraw the state’s congressional districts this fall, they must ensure that Fort Sill and Tinker Air Force Base remain in the 4th Congressional District, said veteran and native Oklahoman James Taylor. “We have jobs. We have high-tech jobs.

LEDGER PHOTO BY BRYAN M. RICHTER A page from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission website is displayed on a laptop computer.

Unemployment fraud perhaps $500M

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Thursday, August 5, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY – More than $5 billion in state and federal unemployment benefits have been paid out in Oklahoma in the last 17 months – and perhaps half a billion dollars of that was siphoned off by fraud, hacking and identity theft, federal auditors contend.

Gary Jones

New addition means more homes for Altus

Tim Farley

Thursday, August 5, 2021

ALTUS – A new residential addition that will provide up to 112 multi-family homes received final approval by the Altus City Council Tuesday, Aug. 3. Bids on the development’s streets, water and sewer systems will be taken in 30-45 days, Altus City Manager Gary Jones said.

Crop report: Drought unchanged, oats down

News Staff

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.52 of an inch for the week of July 26-Aug. 1, with the north-central district recording the highest total at 1 inch. Drought conditions were rated 9% abnormally dry to exceptional drought, unchanged from the previous week, according to the July 27 U.S.

2 file for Lawton mayoral race

Eric Swanson

Thursday, August 5, 2021

The race for the mayor’s seat on the Lawton City Council has drawn two candidates so far. Mayor Stan Booker, who is seeking his second term in office, and challenger Sherene Williams are both vying for the mayor’s slot. No one else had filed for the position as of Tuesday afternoon.

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