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Museum of the Great Plains: The Frisco Railroad steam locomotive #1526 is a prominent exhibit at the Museum of the Great Plains in Lawton. The engine could haul freight but mostly pulled passenger cars. During World War II it transported military troops and served as a hospital train. In addition, Presidents Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman rode the 1526 across the nation during their election campaigns. The locomotive was manufactured in 1926 and was retired in 1952

Museum of the Great Plains: The Frisco Railroad steam locomotive #1526 is a prominent exhibit at the Museum of the Great Plains in Lawton. The engine could haul freight but mostly pulled passenger cars. During World War II it transported military troops and served as a hospital train. In addition, Presidents Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman rode the 1526 across the nation during their election campaigns. The locomotive was manufactured in 1926 and was retired in 1952

Lawton museum funded for FY’21

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, September 17, 2020
LAWTON – The City Council recently earmarked half a million dollars for continued operation of the 59-year-old Museum of the Great Plains. That sum includes $475,000 from the city’s regular budget and $25,000 from the hotel/motel tax.
Jobless claims drain state fund

Jobless claims drain state fund

Jobless claims drain state fund

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, September 17, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY — Initial and continuing jobless claims fell for the week ending Sept. 5, marking 11 consecutive weeks of fewer Oklahomans needing unemployment benefits, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) recently reported.
Lawton truck driver

Lawton truck driver

Lawton truck driver to receive Driver of the Year Award

Andrew W. Griffin
Thursday, September 17, 2020
LAWTON – Although truck driver Brenda Kyle has a home here in Lawton, she and her husband Randle Kyle rarely see it. In fact, weeks and even months can pass before they darken the doorstep of their Lawton abode. But that’s the way of life many truck drivers like Brenda Kyle come to accept.
Health and safety versus personal preference

Health and safety versus personal preference

Recall effort targets Lawton mayor, councilman

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
LAWTON – The simmering controversy over public health and safety versus personal preference and individual liberty boiled over this week, spawning a campaign to recall Lawton’s mayor and one of the eight city council members.
Vote slated on Comanche County tax

Vote slated on Comanche County tax

Vote slated on Comanche County tax

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, September 10, 2020
LAWTON – A vote on a proposal to extend Comanche County’s threeeighths of a cent sales tax for 10 years will be held next spring. Comanche County’s commissioners Tuesday morning unanimously endorsed a resolution that scheduled the election for March 2, 2021.
Violinist David Kim and Maestro Jon Kalbfleisch perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at the McMahon Auditorium. The virtual concert will be broadcast in its entirety Saturday evening on local stations, with a rebroadcast on KSWO Channel 7 Sunday evening. Ledger photo by Curtis Awbrey

Violinist David Kim and Maestro Jon Kalbfleisch perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at the McMahon Auditorium. The virtual concert will be broadcast in its entirety Saturday evening on local stations, with a rebroadcast on KSWO Channel 7 Sunday evening. Ledger photo by Curtis Awbrey

Lawton Phil to open its new season with virtual concert

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Thursday, September 10, 2020
LAWTON – Opening Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra’s 59th concert season, violinist David Kim will perform Vivaldi’s 1723 inspirational concerto Four Seasons. Playing violin since age 3, Kim went on to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The Juilliard School.
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