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May Stan Booker shares some comments on the state of the city.

May Stan Booker shares some comments on the state of the city.

Mayor praises Lawton’s virus response

Andrew W. Griffin
Thursday, October 15, 2020
LAWTON – When it comes to complying with the city’s mask mandate in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, Lawton City Mayor Stan Booker is pleased with how the community has responded.
State Question 805, appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot in Oklahoma, would prohibit a defendant’s previous nonviolent felony charges from being used to enhance his/her sentence for a nonviolent felony.

State Question 805, appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot in Oklahoma, would prohibit a defendant’s previous nonviolent felony charges from being used to enhance his/her sentence for a nonviolent felony.

2 constitutional changes appear on Nov. 3 ballot

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, October 15, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahomans will vote next month on two proposed constitutional amendments: • State Question 805 would prohibit a defendant’s previous nonviolent felony charges from being used to enhance his/ her sentence for a nonviolent felony.
Ratliff named Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce president and CEO

Ratliff named Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce president and CEO

Ratliff named new Chamber leader

Tim Farley
Thursday, October 15, 2020
LAWTON – Krista Ratliff is returning to Lawton where she hopes her children will enjoy the same experiences she did growing up. Ratliff was hired about a month ago as the new president and chief executive officer for the Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce.
The city of Altus requires facial coverings.

The city of Altus requires facial coverings.

Altus mask mandates still in force

Michael Kinney
Thursday, October 15, 2020
ALTUS – The city of Altus has been one of the strongest enforcers of COVID-19 mandates since the pandemic first arrived seven months ago. So, it should not have been a surprise to see officials try to get ahead of any false rumors that go against the city’s actions.
Lawton City Council votes to continue mask order

Lawton City Council votes to continue mask order

Lawton City Council votes to continue mask order

Michael Kinney
Thursday, October 15, 2020
LAWTON – Pam Carter was not happy. When the Lawton resident got up to speak in front of the City Council on Tuesday, she wanted to let the group know exactly what she thought of them and it wasn’t pleasant. “We voted for you to protect our God-given constitutional rights, not our health.
Mask mandates are stirring lawsuits.

Mask mandates are stirring lawsuits.

State, federal lawsuits filed over mask edicts

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, October 15, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Seven months after the coronavirus stifled the economy and social activity throughout Oklahoma – and after Governor Stitt and President Trump were infected with COVID-19 – mask mandates are still generating controversy.
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