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Olustee Town Board of Trustees recently approved Christmas bonuses

Olustee Town Board of Trustees recently approved Christmas bonuses

Olustee OKs bonuses for city workers

Staff Reports
Thursday, December 17, 2020
The Olustee Town Board of Trustees recently approved Christmas bonuses for the town’s police chief and city judge. The board voted 4-0 on Dec. 7 to approve a $700 bonus for the police chief and a $100 bonus for the city judge, which is a part-time position. Mayor Patty Light was absent.
Ledger photos by Curtis Awbrey Members of Children United Southwest Oklahoma attend a sign dedication at the site of a planned all-inclusive playground at Elmer Thomas Park in Lawton. Supporter Rocko Bonacci, in front of the sign, says the playground “is all about freedom.”

Ledger photos by Curtis Awbrey Members of Children United Southwest Oklahoma attend a sign dedication at the site of a planned all-inclusive playground at Elmer Thomas Park in Lawton. Supporter Rocko Bonacci, in front of the sign, says the playground “is all about freedom.”

Children United SWOK all-inclusive playground venture ‘going forward’

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Thursday, December 17, 2020
LAWTON – With next month marking the two-year anniversary since fundraising began for Lawton’s all-inclusive playground, Joe Chesko, founder of Children United Southwest Oklahoma, said the project is pushing forward with continued community support.
Ledger photo by Andrew W. Griffin Jon Wiggins, owner of Michigan-based Wiggins Tree Co., stands in his Christmas Village on the Sooner Mall parking lot in Norman.

Ledger photo by Andrew W. Griffin Jon Wiggins, owner of Michigan-based Wiggins Tree Co., stands in his Christmas Village on the Sooner Mall parking lot in Norman.

Despite COVID, tree merchant is still moving the needle

Andrew W. Griffin
Thursday, December 17, 2020
NORMAN – For more than four decades, the Cadillac, Michigan-based Wiggins Family – owners of Wiggins Tree Company – have been providing Oklahoma residents with Christmas trees for their holiday enjoyment.
Oklahoma State Senate

Oklahoma State Senate

Election Board axes candidates from GOP ballot

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Two Republican candidates for the state Senate seat formerly occupied by Stephanie Bice exchanged verbal punches for three and a half hours Wednesday, each vying to knock the other off the ballot. They succeeded in committing political fratricide.
No more straight party voting on Oklahoma ballots?

No more straight party voting on Oklahoma ballots?

Senator refiles bill to end straight-ticket voting

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, December 10, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Sen. J.J. Dossett hasn’t abandoned his effort to eliminate straight-party voting in Oklahoma. The Owasso Democrat pre-filed Senate Bill 46 for consideration in the Legislature this year. He filed a similar measure in each of the last four years, as well.
Building Permits

Building Permits

LAWTON COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS

KaraLee Langford
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Listed below are commercial building permits currently under review since Nov. 30. 821 NW Sheridan Rd. On December 1, Panera Bread at this location applied for a building permit for a sign costing $19,248. 1772 NW 82nd St.
Legislation written since the 2020 election.

Legislation written since the 2020 election.

Legislation arises from Presidential election

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, December 10, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Only someone born of parents who were U.S. citizens at that time of that birth could be an officially recognized candidate in Oklahoma for President or Vice President, under a bill filed in the state Senate.
Key Gate changes operating hours.

Key Gate changes operating hours.

New hours set for Fort Sill gates

Staff Reports
Thursday, December 10, 2020
FORT SILL – Fort Sill is changing operating hours for Key Gate East and the 52nd Street gate. Both gates will be closed during holiday block leave, which runs from December 21 to January 1, according to a news release from the Fires Center of Excellence at Fort Sill.
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