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Discussion of family literacy efforts event community Oct. 14th from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Discussion of family literacy efforts event community Oct. 14th from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Lawton Library hosts event to promote adult, family literacy

LAWTON – Lawton Public Library will host an event to discuss adult and family literacy efforts in the community from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Oct. 14. The library already offers citizenship services and adult literacy tutoring, according to a news release.
October 9th is the last date to register for the upcoming general election

October 9th is the last date to register for the upcoming general election

Friday last day to register for Nov. 3 general election

OKLAHOMA CITY – Voter registration rolls in Oklahoma are surging ahead of the Friday, October 9, deadline for registering to vote in the November 3 general election, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced.
Trick or Treat

Trick or Treat

Lawton sets rules for trick-or-treating

Lawton’s trick-or-treating hours for Halloween will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. The city is reminding people about tips for fun and safe trick-or-treating, along with recommended health and safety guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dog park named after the son of a Duncan councilwoman

Dog park named after the son of a Duncan councilwoman

Couple’s late son honored with naming of dog park

DUNCAN – Some people in Duncan really know how to keep a secret. That’s how Floyd and Patty Wininger were kept in the dark about renaming the city’s new dog park in honor of the couple’s son, Jack Wininger who died in 2019.
Mark Ramming and Eddie Hamra of Edward's Men's Wear, 405 S.W. C Ave. in Lawton  Ledger file photo by Curtis Awbrey

Mark Ramming and Eddie Hamra of Edward's Men's Wear, 405 S.W. C Ave. in Lawton Ledger file photo by Curtis Awbrey

Menswear store tailors COVID procedures to maintain safety

LAWTON – Established in 1954, Edward’s has withstood recessions, downturns in the economy and fashion trends such as leisure suits to become known as one of the premier shops for men’s suits across southwest Oklahoma. However, 2020 has brought something different to Edward’s doorsteps.
Project to bolster energy reliability and resilience at the Fort Sill U.S. Army post.

Project to bolster energy reliability and resilience at the Fort Sill U.S. Army post.

PSO seeks OK of Fort Sill project

TULSA – Public Service Co. of Oklahoma (PSO) has filed a request with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for approval of a $117.9 million project that would bolster energy reliability and resilience at the Fort Sill U.S. Army post.