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Ledger photo by JJ Francais The Southwest Oklahoma Juvenile Center in Manitou.

Ledger photo by JJ Francais The Southwest Oklahoma Juvenile Center in Manitou.

Bill filed to ‘repurpose’ Manitou center

Staff Reports
Thursday, January 28, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure to keep the Southwest Oklahoma Juvenile Center (SWOJC) in Manitou operating has been filed in the Legislature for consideration this year.
Ledger photo by Curtis W. Aubrey Phil Easton of Easton’s Marine, 401 SE Park Ave. in Lawton.

Ledger photo by Curtis W. Aubrey Phil Easton of Easton’s Marine, 401 SE Park Ave. in Lawton.

Easton’s Marine hasn’t slowed with pandemic

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Phil Easton and his crew have spent more than 60 years selling boats and “family fun,” even during a recent rough patch with the COVID-19 pandemic still causing problems. Easton, 78, hasn’t slowed down much since selling his first boat at age 17.
The Oklahoma Department of Labor has several statutory areas of responsibility, including licensing welders. A welder is required to renew the license each year.

The Oklahoma Department of Labor has several statutory areas of responsibility, including licensing welders. A welder is required to renew the license each year.

Labor Dept. has myriad duties

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, January 28, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The state Labor Department has requested a “stable” budget for Fiscal Year 2022, Commissioner Leslie Osborn told members of the Oklahoma House and Senate appropriations committees.
Republican Sen. David Bullard of Durant says Senate Bill 254 would improve transparency and access to government meeting notices, because some counties don’t have newspapers anymore and subscriptions are dwindling.

Republican Sen. David Bullard of Durant says Senate Bill 254 would improve transparency and access to government meeting notices, because some counties don’t have newspapers anymore and subscriptions are dwindling.

State newspaper group opposes public notice bill

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 21, 2021
An Oklahoma senator’s proposed measure giving government entities the option of publishing legal and meeting notices in newspapers or on their websites has drawn opposition from the state’s press association. Sen.
Ledger photos by Curtis Awbrey Jennifer Fortenbaugh, co-owner of Cabo Taco Cocina Mexicana and No Name Pizza, holds one of No Name’s popular pies, an Everything but the Kitchen Sink pizza.

Ledger photos by Curtis Awbrey Jennifer Fortenbaugh, co-owner of Cabo Taco Cocina Mexicana and No Name Pizza, holds one of No Name’s popular pies, an Everything but the Kitchen Sink pizza.

Super Bowl® weekend sales to benefit Lawton Council of the Blind

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Thursday, January 21, 2021
LAWTON – Local restaurateurs continue their support for the Lawton Council of the Blind. On Super Bowl weekend, February 5-7, Cabo Taco Cocina Mexicana and No Name Pizza will contribute a portion of their sales to the blind organization.
Joe Biden's inauguration

Joe Biden's inauguration

Oklahoma represented on inauguration stage as Biden calls for unity

News Staff
Thursday, January 21, 2021
WASHINGTON — Native sons who rose from small towns to touch the hearts of worldwide audiences, Garth Brooks and Woody Guthrie represented Oklahoma during Wednesday’s inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden. Lady Gaga, a longtime friend and supporter of Biden, sang the national anthem.
Blue to play in G League campaign

Blue to play in G League campaign

Blue to play in G League campaign

News Staff
Thursday, January 21, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Blue basketball team will participate in the 2021 NBA G League season at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida.
Oklahoma lawmaker’s proposal to prohibit transgender females from competing in school-sponsored athletic events

Oklahoma lawmaker’s proposal to prohibit transgender females from competing in school-sponsored athletic events

Proposed anti-transgender bill concerns equality advocates

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 21, 2021
An Oklahoma lawmaker’s proposal to prohibit transgender females from competing in school-sponsored athletic events has drawn the ire of the American Civil Liberties Union and a statewide LGBTQ rights group. If passed, Senate Bill 331, filed by State Sen.
U.S. Air Force photo by Judy Mott Tony Jenkins, 97th Maintenance Squadron work leader, watches as Emily Smith, honorary commander, sprays the hose used to clean aircraft, Jan. 14, at Altus Air Force Base. Smith is a financial advisor in Altus.

U.S. Air Force photo by Judy Mott Tony Jenkins, 97th Maintenance Squadron work leader, watches as Emily Smith, honorary commander, sprays the hose used to clean aircraft, Jan. 14, at Altus Air Force Base. Smith is a financial advisor in Altus.

97th Maintenance Group holds Immersion Day

News Staff
Thursday, January 21, 2021
ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE – It isn’t every day that some civilian leaders get a behind-the-scenes look at what happens inside an Air Force base. The 97th Maintenance Group leaders hosted 12 honorary commanders Jan. 14 and gave them just that.
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