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Mortgage applications rise from previous week

Mortgage applications rise from previous week

Mortgage applications rise from previous week

Staff Reports
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
WASHINGTON – Mortgage applications increased 0.8% from the previous week, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Dec. 18. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 0.
edger photo by Curtis Awbrey The empty parking lot in front of the Comanche County Courthouse in Lawton.

edger photo by Curtis Awbrey The empty parking lot in front of the Comanche County Courthouse in Lawton.

Comanche Co. Courthouse remains closed due to expected virus surge

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
LAWTON – The Comanche County Courthouse initially was scheduled to reopen on January 4, but because of an anticipated resurgence of the coronavirus after the Christmas and New Year’s holidays the date has been pushed back another two weeks, to January 19.
Federal housing agencies extend moratoriums

Federal housing agencies extend moratoriums

Federal housing agencies extend moratoriums

Staff Reports
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on December 23 that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (“the Enterprises”) will continue to offer COVID-19 forbearance to qualifying multifamily property owners through March 31, 2021.
Cobb Creek Bridge

Cobb Creek Bridge

Cobb Creek bridge to be replaced

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
This bridge spanning Cobb Creek on north/south Caddo County Road 2560, nearly two miles south of the state Highway 146 junction near Fort Cobb, will be replaced under a $673,241 contract awarded earlier this month to K&R Builders of Wheatland by the state Transportation Commission.
The cast of Lawton Community Theatre's 2016 productions of A Christmas Story.

The cast of Lawton Community Theatre's 2016 productions of A Christmas Story.

Lawton Phil, Community Theatre receive timely grant

Tim Farley
Thursday, December 24, 2020
LAWTON – Christmas miracles still happen. Just ask Ronda Norrell and Chance Harmon who will continue their life’s work in the Lawton fine arts scene thanks to some timely grants.
Owner Kyle Pich stands next to a counter at Ross Donuts, 1807 W. Gore Blvd. in Lawton.

Owner Kyle Pich stands next to a counter at Ross Donuts, 1807 W. Gore Blvd. in Lawton.

Ross Donuts owner writing his own script

Andrew W. Griffin
Thursday, December 24, 2020
LAWTON – Open for less than a month, Ross Donuts, 1807 W. Gore Blvd., has already been attracting regulars looking to satisfy their sweet tooth with a sugary doughnut or indulge in a savory kolache.
Less Christmas travel or no travel at all?

Less Christmas travel or no travel at all?

Survey: Most Americans staying home for Christmas

News Staff
Thursday, December 24, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Most Americans are staying home for Christmas this year, but many still plan to travel, according to a recent survey by the Canadian market and social research firm Advanis.
Opioids

Opioids

Court orders pharmacy to pay $1 million fine

News Staff
Thursday, December 24, 2020
A federal court has ordered a North Carolina pharmacy, along with owner John D. Waggett and pharmacist-in-charge Billy W. King II, to pay a $1.05 million fine and stop dispensing opioids or other controlled substances, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice.
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