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Ledger photo by Michael Duncan Presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks during a rally at the Will Rogers Theatre Special Events Venue in Oklahoma City Sunday.

Ledger photo by Michael Duncan Presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks during a rally at the Will Rogers Theatre Special Events Venue in Oklahoma City Sunday.

Klobuchar campaign rallies voters in Oklahoma City

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) spoke to a crowd of supporters at the Will Rogers Theatre Special Events Venue Sunday evening. The third stop on Sunday’s schedule, Klobuchar began with a rally in Fargo, Minn. before traveling to Little Rock, Ark.
Dr. Jessica Lautz National Association of Realtors “When the business of marijuana is discussed, some have a tendency to focus on only the buyers and sellers of the product. However, these numbers show that marijuana has been a boon to commercial real estate.”

Dr. Jessica Lautz National Association of Realtors “When the business of marijuana is discussed, some have a tendency to focus on only the buyers and sellers of the product. However, these numbers show that marijuana has been a boon to commercial real estate.”

Marijuana’s growing legal status affecting housing decisions

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – How, if at all, has marijuana legalization affected the real estate market?
Rodney Branch

Rodney Branch

Paycom appoints chief marketing officer

News Staff
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rodney Branch was recently appointed to Paycom’s chief marketing officer. “We’re pleased to welcome Mr. Branch to Paycom as he brings a wealth of knowledge from his successful tenure in the financial and insurance industries,” said Chad Richison, Paycom’s founder, and CEO.
Lawton Mayor Stan Booker

Lawton Mayor Stan Booker

Lawton mayor recuses himself from Fairmont Creamery matters

News Staff
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Lawton Mayor Stan Booker has recused himself from voting or taking part in any and all matters involving the planned purchase of the idled Fairmont Dairy building because of a distant connection involving the ownership and sale of the property.
Dennis Willard, of Bellevue, Wash., carries a sign that reads "Where Is She" as he marches in support of missing and murdered indigenous women during a rally to mark Indigenous Peoples' Day in downtown Seattle, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019. The observance of the day was made official by the Seattle City Council in 2014, and it takes place annually on the federal holiday of Columbus Day. AP Photo/Ted S. Warren

Dennis Willard, of Bellevue, Wash., carries a sign that reads "Where Is She" as he marches in support of missing and murdered indigenous women during a rally to mark Indigenous Peoples' Day in downtown Seattle, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019. The observance of the day was made official by the Seattle City Council in 2014, and it takes place annually on the federal holiday of Columbus Day. AP Photo/Ted S. Warren

House panel OKs bills addressing missing, murdered Indigenous

Lenzy Krehbiel-burton Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY — The state House of Representatives’ Public Safety Committee approved three bills Thursday targeted at addressing Oklahoma’s rate of missing and murdered Indigenous people. Authored by Rep.
Ledger photos by Chris Martin The Lawton Economic Development Corporation(LEDC) is set to purchase the vacant Fairmont Dairy building at 411 Larrance St. for $2.5 million with plans to renovate it into a hub for the city’s economic development and job creation efforts.

Ledger photos by Chris Martin The Lawton Economic Development Corporation(LEDC) is set to purchase the vacant Fairmont Dairy building at 411 Larrance St. for $2.5 million with plans to renovate it into a hub for the city’s economic development and job creation efforts.

Fairmont Creamery to become high-tech development hub

News Staff
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
The days of Lawton’s old Fairmont Creamery producing creamy delights are long gone, but the red-brick building may soon again be producing somethings area residents want even more – jobs and money.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed one regent on Friday to the governing boards of each of the state’s top two public universities.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed one regent on Friday to the governing boards of each of the state’s top two public universities.

Stitt appoints two new state regents

News Staff
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed one regent on Friday to the governing boards of each of the state’s top two public universities.
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