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Many conspirators have lengthy records

Many conspirators have lengthy records

Many conspirators have lengthy records

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, January 14, 2021
The defendants in the narcotics distribution operation who have pleaded guilty in Oklahoma City’s federal court and await sentencing in the near future are listed below, along with the crimes they admit having committed. • Douglas Robert Smart, alias “Southside” and “SS,” 39: conspiracy.
The pandemic has made learning a challenge for many Oklahoma students and teachers.

The pandemic has made learning a challenge for many Oklahoma students and teachers.

State school chief lauds districts for performance during COVID

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Educating children has been challenging, at the very least, for Oklahoma teachers, administrators and parents, the state’s top educator said about the COVID-19 pandemic and its significant impact on student learning.
Gov. Kevin Stitt has been a proponent for in-person learning throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Kevin Stitt has been a proponent for in-person learning throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stitt sets new COVID rules for schools

Michael Kinney
Thursday, January 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt has been a proponent for in-person learning throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. He has consistently said keeping students in school is key.
Nurse gives vaccine to patient.

Nurse gives vaccine to patient.

Health Dept. fielding questions over vaccine

Michael Kinney
Thursday, January 14, 2021
LAWTON – Calls keep pouring into the Comanche County Health Department as people from across the region have questions concerning the COVID-19 vaccines and their availability. They also have complaints and critiques about the process, among other things.
Meth

Meth

Drug ring defendants whose cases are still pending

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Defendants who are awaiting trial or opportunities to change their pleas sometime this year, and the charges pending against them, include: Gonzalo Baeza, 41: drug conspiracy, 15 counts of aiding and abetting the distribution of methamphetamine, and 22 counts of using a telephone to conduct...
Mutti’s German Restaurant

Mutti’s German Restaurant

Mutti’s German Restaurant marks 11th anniversary

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 14, 2021
LAWTON – Petra Edmonson, a self-described “German-born Army brat,” wouldn’t change anything that’s happened on her 11-year journey as the owner of Mutti’s German Restaurant in Lawton.
Local churches help nurses cope during holidays

Local churches help nurses cope during holidays

Local churches help nurses cope during holidays

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 14, 2021
LAWTON – More than a dozen Lawton churches adopted nursing units during the holidays as a way to bring some joy to the overworked medical professionals as the COVID-19 pandemic spiraled out of control.
A narcotics distribution ring directed from a state prison has been broken up...

A narcotics distribution ring directed from a state prison has been broken up...

Probe of prison drug ring nets 39

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, January 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A narcotics distribution ring directed from a state prison by a convicted murderer has been broken up by federal, state and local law enforcement officials.
Lab technicians at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton.

Lab technicians at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton.

Pandemic also puts strain on hospital support staff

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Many hospital employees are performing jobs that aren’t clinical, yet their roles are as important as ever during the care of COVID-19 patients.
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