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We all should agree that no action is not an option

News Staff
Thursday, October 29, 2020
There should be dissent on the road to success. We must come together and critique one another – there isn’t a single thought that is the sole path to success for Lawton. But can we all agree that doing nothing is not an option?
Early elections start October 29th

Early elections start October 29th

Early voting starts Thursday

M. Scott Carter Okc Bureau Reporter
Thursday, October 29, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma voters will return to the polls Thursday for early voting in the November presidential election. Though election day, is officially Tuesday, Nov. 3 in Oklahoma early voting begins Thursday, Oct. 29 and continues through Saturday, Oct. 31. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.
The walkway leading up to the entrance of the Oklahoma Blood Institute office building in Lawton is decorated in chalk.

The walkway leading up to the entrance of the Oklahoma Blood Institute office building in Lawton is decorated in chalk.

Lawton OBI building renamed in doctor’s honor

Andrew W. Griffin
Thursday, October 29, 2020
LAWTON – Dr. Richard J. Boatsman’s love of the Lawton-Fort Sill community knows no bounds, and it shows – right on the side of a red brick wall here in Lawton, the community that loves him right back.
Ledger photo by M. Scott Carter Extreme Experience driving instructor Fred Sontag, left, and the author inside the 911

Ledger photo by M. Scott Carter Extreme Experience driving instructor Fred Sontag, left, and the author inside the 911

15 minutes at 120 mph on the Hallett Motor Racing Circuit

M. Scott Carter Okc Bureau Reporter
Thursday, October 29, 2020
HALLETT – The Porsche 911 was glossy black. As in sexy, glossy black. Only this wasn’t the run-of-the- mill 911. This was a 520-horsepower 911 GT3 RS titanium and steel beast that retails for $193,000. This 911 is the great-great-grandchild of Dr.
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) contributed $42 million to the state Department of Education.

The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) contributed $42 million to the state Department of Education.

Medical marijuana surplus pays for 794 teachers

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, October 29, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Taxes and fees assessed on Oklahoma’s cannabis industry produced enough revenue to pay the salaries of almost 800 teachers, spokeswoman Terri Watkins announced. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) contributed $42 million to the state Department of Education, Ms.
City officials in Altus take steps to remedy street flooding.

City officials in Altus take steps to remedy street flooding.

Altus begins study to tackle drainage woes

Michael Kinney
Thursday, October 29, 2020
ALTUS – City officials are taking steps to remedy street flooding during periods of heavy rainfall. The City recently began working on a Master Drainage Study to pinpoint its worst drainage problems.
The commission’s “Report of Potential Impact” was forwarded to Gov. Kevin Stitt.

The commission’s “Report of Potential Impact” was forwarded to Gov. Kevin Stitt.

Supreme Court ruling could cost state agency up to $9.5M

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, October 29, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – A study of the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that indicates potentially one-third or more of Oklahoma remains Indian reservations shows Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners are bracing for possible loss of regulatory enforcement and revenue.
Nurse shortage due to COVID-19

Nurse shortage due to COVID-19

State nursing shortage magnified with COVID outbreak

Michael Kinney
Thursday, October 29, 2020
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Oklahoma, it exposed several inefficiencies with the health care system. Most had already been known, but they were exacerbated by the virus outbreak. One of the issues that has been amplified in the state is a nursing shortage.
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