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Federal stimulus payments begin

Federal stimulus payments begin

Federal stimulus payments begin

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, March 25, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Despite its antiquated computer equipment, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) sent out the first federal unemployment benefits under the newly enacted American Rescue Plan (ARP) on March 22, nearly a week ahead of projections.
Comanche County Memorial Hospital photo via Facebook, file - A registered nurse receives a dose of COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020 at CCMH in Lawton

Comanche County Memorial Hospital photo via Facebook, file - A registered nurse receives a dose of COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020 at CCMH in Lawton

COVID shots won’t affect life insurance

News Staff
Thursday, March 25, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready confirms that COVID-19 vaccinations will not affect a policyholder’s life insurance benefits. He also urged Oklahoma consumers to be cautious about social media misinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccinations.
City of Lawton photo

City of Lawton photo

Lawton changing trash pick-up to once a week

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, March 25, 2021
LAWTON – Residential trash collection in Lawton will transition to once-a-week pick-up on April 5. Under the new schedule, refuse will be collected: • Mondays in Area 1: north of Gore Boulevard, south of Rogers Lane and west of 38th Street. Bulk pick-up will be on the first Wednesday of the month.
Altus needs rental homes.

Altus needs rental homes.

Altus reacts to study with new housing plan

Tim Farley
Thursday, March 25, 2021
ALTUS – City officials are working with a private builder to enhance Altus’ housing supply, which is limited because of retiring civilian employees at Altus Air Force Base, according to a study conducted in 2020.
Jimcy McGirt

Jimcy McGirt

McGirt not faring well in prison

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, March 25, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Native American child molester at the center of a landmark Supreme Court ruling last year that has caused a transformation of more than a century of jurisprudence in Oklahoma has been having a rough time in custody.
Comanche County Detention Center

Comanche County Detention Center

CCDC captain arrested, released after Saturday DUI incident

News Staff
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
LAWTON — For most Comanche County residents, being stopped by the police for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs triggers a series of events — a breathalyzer test, arrest, and transportation to the Comanche County Detention Center.
stimulus payments

stimulus payments

Federal stimulus payments begin

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Monday, March 22, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Despite its antiquated computer equipment, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) sent out the first federal unemployment benefits under the newly enacted American Rescue Plan (ARP) on March 22, nearly a week ahead of projections.
Tinker Chapel reopens with guidelines

Tinker Chapel reopens with guidelines

Tinker Chapel reopens with guidelines

News Staff
Thursday, March 18, 2021
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE – The Tinker Chapel has reopened for in-person worship services. “Now that the base is back to [Health Protection Condition] Bravo Plus, we are back open,” Wing Chaplain Maj. Chris Reeder said in a news release. “We are excited and ready to welcome our parishioners back.
Drought conditions worsen

Drought conditions worsen

Crop report: Drought conditions worsen

News Staff
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Rainfall totals averaged 1.06 inches across Oklahoma the week of March 8-14, with the northeast district recording the highest totals at 2.87 inches. Drought conditions were rated 52% abnormally dry to exceptional drought, 21 points up from the prior week, according to the March 9 U.S.
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