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Senate Bill 383 to eliminate selective censorship.

Senate Bill 383 to eliminate selective censorship.

Anti-censor bill moves in Senate

Andrew W. Griffin
Thursday, March 4, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Despite being condemned by the ACLU of Oklahoma this past week, Senate Bill 383, a measure to eliminate selective censorship of opinion on social media and to ensure free speech, is scheduled to move to the Senate floor after moving out of the Senate Judiciary Committee late last...
GOP lawmakers target citizen referendums

GOP lawmakers target citizen referendums

GOP lawmakers target citizen referendums

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, March 4, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Republican Oklahoma legislators have launched an all-out assault against citizen initiatives, but their counterparts in other states also have introduced measures to nullify the will of the people.
Ledger photo by Curtis Awbrey A Union Pacific train hauling windmill blades idles northeast of Chickasha on Feb. 15, 2020.

Ledger photo by Curtis Awbrey A Union Pacific train hauling windmill blades idles northeast of Chickasha on Feb. 15, 2020.

Train crew staffing bill clears hurdle

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, March 4, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that would establish a minimum crew size for major railways was endorsed by a House of Representatives committee. House Bill 1048 by state Rep.
Photo provided by Comanche County District 1 This bridge over Nine mile Beaver Creek near Elgin will be replaced in a $1.13 million contract. The new bridge will be sturdier, wider, and will be constructed on a straighter alignment.

Photo provided by Comanche County District 1 This bridge over Nine mile Beaver Creek near Elgin will be replaced in a $1.13 million contract. The new bridge will be sturdier, wider, and will be constructed on a straighter alignment.

County bridge near Elgin to be replaced

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, March 4, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A contract to replace a rural bridge in northeastern Comanche County, and two highway repaving projects in southwest Oklahoma, were approved Monday by the state Transportation Commission.
Sales Tax

Sales Tax

Comanche Co. sales tax extension OK’d

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
LAWTON – In an election that attracted relatively little interest, Comanche County voters opted Tuesday to extend the county sales tax for 10 years and to shift a portion of its proceeds from industrial development to operation of the county jail.
Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden photo One of Oklahoma Zoo'a Sumatran Tigers

Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden photo One of Oklahoma Zoo'a Sumatran Tigers

Step into the wild OKC Zoo returns to normal hours

News Staff
Thursday, February 25, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – After implementing shorter, “winter hours” at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden last December, the zoo has returned to operating daily for its normal hours, which is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
The Story of Oklahoma and Its People

The Story of Oklahoma and Its People

Dwyer pens ‘heroic’ history of state

Andrew W. Griffin
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Recently, Oklahoma City Community College responded to complaints and concerns from its student population about the presence of a Land Run monument on the college’s campus on Oklahoma City’s south side.
Franks Museum hosts Medal of Honor exhibit

Franks Museum hosts Medal of Honor exhibit

Franks Museum hosts Medal of Honor exhibit

News Staff
Thursday, February 25, 2021
HOBART – The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum has created the “Medal of Honor – Exploring AG Corps Soldiers” special exhibition, on display now through April 30.
Ledger photo by Curtis Awbrey From left are Councilman Sean Fortenbaugh, Lawton’s Sixth Ward; Debbie Hendrickx, Lawton Council of the Blind co-chair of fundraising; Betty Yuyuenyongwatana; Dr. Robert Yuyuenyongwatana; Lawton Council of the Blind President Kay Love, Tom Love and Jennifer Fortenbaugh.

Ledger photo by Curtis Awbrey From left are Councilman Sean Fortenbaugh, Lawton’s Sixth Ward; Debbie Hendrickx, Lawton Council of the Blind co-chair of fundraising; Betty Yuyuenyongwatana; Dr. Robert Yuyuenyongwatana; Lawton Council of the Blind President Kay Love, Tom Love and Jennifer Fortenbaugh.

Check presented to Lawton Council of the Blind

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Thursday, February 25, 2021
LAWTON – Several members of the Lawton Council of the Blind met Wednesday at Cabo Taco where they were presented a check from a recent fundraiser held by two local restaurants. During Super Bowl weekend, two eateries located on Lawton’s west side raised money for the visually impaired.
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