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School districts try to keep in-person learning as an option.

School districts try to keep in-person learning as an option.

Lawton school chief wants to keep in-person learning as an option

Michael Kinney
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
LAWTON – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stunned many last week when the head of the organization announced that in-person learning for students should continue despite the surging COVID-19 infection rates across the nation.
New stoplight approved in Altus.

New stoplight approved in Altus.

Altus OKs $200K for new traffic spotlight

Michael Kinney
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
ALTUS – Altus City Council held a special Municipal Authority Meeting on Nov. 17. During the special meeting, the council voted to approve the construction contract for a new traffic signal at the intersection of E. Tamarack Road and N. Park Lane.
N.M. increases enforcement of cleanup at oil sites

N.M. increases enforcement of cleanup at oil sites

N.M. increases enforcement of cleanup at oil sites

News Staff
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico State Land Office that oversees thousands of oil and natural gas development leases in a major U.S. petroleum-production basin is expanding environmental enforcement efforts to ensure that oilfield sites get cleaned up and restored as leases expire.
Safety precautions are being taken since the start of the pandemic. American's still seem to be leary.

Safety precautions are being taken since the start of the pandemic. American's still seem to be leary.

Public mixed about staying in U.S. hotels

Andrew W. Griffin
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Hotel visitors throughout the United States indicated in a new report that they would be willing to pay more during their stay if increased safety precautions were implemented, according to a survey conducted through Washington State University at Pullman.
Decreased drilling drags down Energy Index

Decreased drilling drags down Energy Index

Decreased drilling drags down Energy Index

News Staff
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – The state’s energy industry recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic might take longer than expected – perhaps not until late next year or even until 2022, the Oklahoma Energy Index indicates.
Ledger photo by Curtis Awbrey The owner of Moore Liquor, 914 SW 4th St. in Moore, believes people working remotely has increased alcohol consumption.

Ledger photo by Curtis Awbrey The owner of Moore Liquor, 914 SW 4th St. in Moore, believes people working remotely has increased alcohol consumption.

High Spirits

Tim Farley
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Alcohol sales are on the rise because of the COVID-19 pandemic which has left most liquor stores reaping substantial benefits, according to the top official of the Oklahoma Retail Liquor Association.
Duncan, Oklahoma

Duncan, Oklahoma

Duncan weighs $13.9M CIP plan

Tim Farley
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
DUNCAN – More than $13.9 million in capital improvement projects were reviewed Tuesday night by the Duncan City Council which gave its unofficial go-ahead to almost 92% of the requests from department chiefs. Council must officially vote on the projects at its Dec. 8 meeting.
Comanche County Courthouse closed amid coronavirus uptick.

Comanche County Courthouse closed amid coronavirus uptick.

COVID-19 closes courthouse again

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
LAWTON – For the second time this year, the Comanche County Courthouse will be closed to the public for several weeks because of the statewide resurgence of the coronavirus. District 2 County Commissioner Johnny Owens said the courthouse doors would be locked after 4 p.m.
Duncan Capital Improvement Project

Duncan Capital Improvement Project

Duncan weighs $13.9M CIP plan

Tim Farley
Thursday, November 19, 2020
DUNCAN – More than $13.9 million in capital improvement projects were reviewed Tuesday night by the Duncan City Council which gave its unofficial go-ahead to almost 92% of the requests from department chiefs. Council must officially vote on the projects at its Dec. 8 meeting.
Governor Stitt’s extension of the renewal period for occupational licenses until December 22 affects literally tens of thousands of Oklahomans.

Governor Stitt’s extension of the renewal period for occupational licenses until December 22 affects literally tens of thousands of Oklahomans.

State extends occupational license renewal period

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, November 19, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Stitt’s extension of the renewal period for occupational licenses until December 22 affects literally tens of thousands of Oklahomans.
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