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Proposed state Senate districts

Proposed state Senate districts

Lawmaker OK tentative redistricting maps

Tim Farley
Thursday, June 10, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s 101 House and 48 Senate districts are “fairly represented” following a lengthy redistricting process which is required by the state constitution, area lawmakers said. State Sen.
Jordan Russell

Jordan Russell

Russell named new chairman of Workers’ Comp Commission

Staff Reports
Thursday, June 10, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Jordan Russell has been appointed chairman of the Workers’ Compensation Commission, replacing Commissioner Mark Liotta. Liotta, a Tulsan, resigned as chairman earlier this month but announced his intention to serve out the remainder of his term, which expires Aug.
LEDGER FILE PHOTO BY CURTIS AWBREY The spray pad at Elmer Thomas Park in Lawton.

LEDGER FILE PHOTO BY CURTIS AWBREY The spray pad at Elmer Thomas Park in Lawton.

Lawton parks survey extended

News Staff
Thursday, June 10, 2021
LAWTON – The online community survey for the city’s Parks Master Plan has been extended through June 18.
Ledger photo by Curtis Awbrey This aged, narrow bridge spanning Deep Red Creek northeast of Grandfield will be replaced in a contract awarded Monday by the state Transportation Commission.

Ledger photo by Curtis Awbrey This aged, narrow bridge spanning Deep Red Creek northeast of Grandfield will be replaced in a contract awarded Monday by the state Transportation Commission.

Aged Tillman County bridge to be replaced

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, June 10, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A contract was awarded Monday to replace a rural Tillman County bridge approximately seven and one-half miles northeast of Grandfield, and to repave a nearly four-mile section of US-62 just west of Altus.
Oklahoma State Capitol

Oklahoma State Capitol

State GOP leaders laud legislative session

Tim Farley
Thursday, June 10, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s Republican lawmakers believe the 2021 legislative session was the most productive in recent memory since they were able to reduce the personal and corporate income tax rate, provided a substantial boost in public education funding and put $800 million into the Rainy Day...
LEDGER PHOTO BY CURTIS AWBREY Mt. Scott is seen behind the entrance to the City of Lawton’s School House Slough.

LEDGER PHOTO BY CURTIS AWBREY Mt. Scott is seen behind the entrance to the City of Lawton’s School House Slough.

Lawton rec, water fees going up

Eric Swanson
Thursday, June 10, 2021
LAWTON — Camping at Lakes Ellsworth and Lawtonka will cost more starting in July. Lawton City Council voted 7-0 Tuesday to approve higher campground-related fees for the two parks. Councilman Keith Jackson was absent.
Crop Report

Crop Report

Crop Reprt

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Rainfall totals averaged 1.45 inches across Oklahoma for the week of May 24-30, with the southeast district recording the highest total at 2.81 inches.  Drought conditions were rated 36% abnormally dry to exceptional drought, down four points from the previous week, according to the May 25 U.S.
Goodyear airship

Goodyear airship

For those who served

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
An iconic Goodyear airship, Wingfoot Three, made a stopover visit in Lawton last week on a cross-country journey from its home base in Carson (Los Angeles), Calif., to Goodyear's Akron, Ohio, headquarters. Today, Goodyear has three airships in the United States and one in Europe.
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