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Photos by Ygal Kaufman and Jessica Tackaberry, Public Affairs Specialist; Soldiers at Ft. Sill are fitted for the new Army Green Service Uniform during a roll-out Sept. 4.

Photos by Ygal Kaufman and Jessica Tackaberry, Public Affairs Specialist; Soldiers at Ft. Sill are fitted for the new Army Green Service Uniform during a roll-out Sept. 4.

Fort Sill soldiers receive new service uniforms

It’s not often that the United States military makes changes to its uniforms. That’s especially the case in the Army. However, 2020 is obviously no ordinary year. In the coming days Fort Sill will be the first Army Training Center to receive the new Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU).
Ledger illustration by Bryan M. Richter

Ledger illustration by Bryan M. Richter

Mixed on Masks

COMANCHE COUNTY – As we eclipse six months since widespread lockdowns began in the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the public opinions regarding mask usage and mask mandates continue to be mixed.

CCDC quarantine lifted by OSDH

LAWTON – After three and a half months, the state Health Commissioner dismissed his quarantine order imposed on the Comanche County Detention Center (CCDC) because of a coronavirus outbreak and persistent overcrowding.
Feds extend foreclosure moratorium

Feds extend foreclosure moratorium

Feds extend foreclosure, eviction stays

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (“the Enterprises”) will extend moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and real estate-owned (REO) evictions until at least Dec. 31.
CARES act money released

CARES act money released

Kiowa CARES Act money released

CARNEGIE — An injunction barring the Kiowa Tribe from spending its CARES Act money has been formally lifted. With the Kiowa Indian Council approving a budget, Judge Shannon Edwards with the Southern Plains Court of Indian Offenses dissolved an injunction Aug.
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet releases fiscal Q2 results

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. (OLLI) on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $99.4 million. On a per-share basis, the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based company said it had profit of $1.50. Earnings, adjusted for pretax gains, came to $1.04 per share.
The government recovered 70% of the relief payments went to dead people

The government recovered 70% of the relief payments went to dead people

Administration: 70% of relief payments to the dead recovered

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration says that it has recovered nearly 70% of the relief payments that went to dead people. The Government Accountability Office said Monday that it had been told by the Treasury Department that it had recovered nearly 70% of the $1.