Missouri virus cases up to 90, including 5 tied to preschool

O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Missouri rose to 90 Sunday, including at least five cases tied to one suburban St. Louis preschool.

Local clothier puts safety over profit

Eddie Hamra says he never learned how to deal with a pandemic like the coronavirus in “Suit School.” As a result, he’s temporarily closing his well-known Lawton clothing stores, Edward’s and the Wooden Nickel until further notice.

Frederick issues emergency decree

FREDERICK - Mayor Eddie Whitworth issued a state of emergency proclamation to protect the health and safety of its citizens in response to the Coronavirus outbreak following authorization by the city council during an emergency meeting Wednesday, March 18.

Altus approves emergency orders for Coronavirus

ALTUS - Altus city council members approved a set of emergency orders in response to the Coronavirus outbreak during a monthly meeting of the council Tuesday, March 17. Emergency orders took effect immediately and set to continue until at least 6 p.m. April 6.

Moore woman sentenced for embezzling from employer

OKLAHOMA CITY – A metro-area woman who admitted embezzling $175,294 from her employer was sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered to make restitution.

Felon handed 9-year federal prison sentence

OKLAHOMA CITY – A man with an apparent propensity for violence was sentenced this month to nine years in prison for possessing a firearm after a prior felony conviction.

Securities Department sued over data breach

OKLAHOMA CITY – A class action lawsuit has been filed against the state Department of Securities over a security breach in which one of the agency’s computer servers published – “in plain text to anyone with internet access” – personal information, including names and Social Security numbers, of...

Terry’s Bicycles to stay a family-owned business

For nearly 30 years, Terry’s Bicycles has been one of Lawton’s favorite family-owned business. It will stay that way with the business’ recent purchase by Darrin and Nicole Hall. The Halls have been married for 27 years. Darrin is retired from the military and Nicole is a public school teacher.

District court jury terms canceled until April 16

OKLAHOMA CITY – Jury terms in all district courts in Oklahoma have been canceled through April 15, and all civil, criminal and juvenile jury trials have been continued to the next available jury dockets.

Lawton Goodyear plant idled as production suspended

OKLAHOMA CITY – Good- year’s tire plant in Lawton reportedly was idled over the weekend as part of the company’s plan to suspend production at all of its manufacturing facilities in North and South America “through at least April 3 or until further notice,” Goodyear Americas President Steve...