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LEDGER PHOTO BY KYLETTA RAY A representative of Onin Staffing in Oklahoma City speaks with a prospective job seeker during the career fair held May 14 in Lawton, hosted by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.

LEDGER PHOTO BY KYLETTA RAY A representative of Onin Staffing in Oklahoma City speaks with a prospective job seeker during the career fair held May 14 in Lawton, hosted by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.

Claims for jobless benefits declining

News Staff
Thursday, May 20, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – First-time jobless claims are still declining but continuing claims have been rising, according to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC), which reports having paid more than $5 billion in unemployment benefits since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020.
LEDGER PHOTO BY KYLETTA RAY

LEDGER PHOTO BY KYLETTA RAY

Drones help Dolese monitor inventory

Andrew W. Griffin
Thursday, May 20, 2021
ELGIN – With an expansive quarry operation encompassing one square mile, keeping inventory of their enormous aggregate stockpile requires a lot of work. The burdensome and time-consuming task is now a cinch, thanks to the use of drone technology.
Whitney Bryen/ Oklahoma Watch, File Voters cast ballots at the McClain County Election Board in Purcell

Whitney Bryen/ Oklahoma Watch, File Voters cast ballots at the McClain County Election Board in Purcell

Stitt signs bill regarding SQ recounts

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, May 20, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that could require a recount if a statewide election on a statutory issue or constitutional change is decided by a narrow margin was signed by Governor Stitt. House Bill 2564 by Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, and Sen. Marty Quinn, R-Claremore, goes into effect Nov.
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Recounts required in narrow state elections

News Staff
Friday, May 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that could require a recount if a statewide election on a statutory issue or constitutional change is decided by a narrow margin was signed by Governor Stitt. House Bill 2564 by Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, and Sen. Marty Quinn, R-Claremore, goes into effect Nov.
Altus City Council decides to renew City Manager's contract.

Altus City Council decides to renew City Manager's contract.

Altus renews city manager’s contract

Tim Farley
Thursday, May 13, 2021
ALTUS – City Manager Gary Jones will continue in his job for another year after the city council voted to renew his contract with a $12,000 a year salary increase.  With the salary hike, Jones will now earn $144,000 a year plus benefits.
Arvest Bank mobile app earns certification

Arvest Bank mobile app earns certification

Arvest Bank mobile app earns certification

News Staff
Thursday, May 13, 2021
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The marketing research firm J.D. Power has certified the Arvest Go mobile banking app for providing an outstanding mobile banking experience for the second year in a row, Arvest Bank said in a news release.
LEDGER PHOTO BY CARL LEWIS Lawton City Council members hear a progress report on the FISTA Trust Authority’s efforts to recruit defense contractors during a council meeting Tuesday.

LEDGER PHOTO BY CARL LEWIS Lawton City Council members hear a progress report on the FISTA Trust Authority’s efforts to recruit defense contractors during a council meeting Tuesday.

Council receives FISTA update, notes better than expected performance

Eric Swanson
Thursday, May 13, 2021
The Fires Innovation Science and Technology Center Accelerator Development Trust Authority’s efforts to recruit defense contractors are starting to pay off, the organization’s chairman said Tuesday.
Financial wellness

Financial wellness

Financial wellness

News Staff
Thursday, May 13, 2021
When we speak about financial wellness we’re talking about your relationship with money. It refers to how secure your money is, given all the variables involving an unknown future. Are you financially prepared for emergencies?
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