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The Historic Mattie Beal home, located at Fifth and Summit in Lawton, as seen on March 4, 2021. With its rich history and majestic ambiance, The Historic Mattie Beal Home is your ideal local venue for meetings, parties, weddings, reunions, dinners and more, Lawton Heritage Association’s website states. Curtis W. Awbrey | Southwest Ledger

The Historic Mattie Beal home, located at Fifth and Summit in Lawton, as seen on March 4, 2021. With its rich history and majestic ambiance, The Historic Mattie Beal Home is your ideal local venue for meetings, parties, weddings, reunions, dinners and more, Lawton Heritage Association’s website states. Curtis W. Awbrey | Southwest Ledger

Young telephone operator from Kansas won second draw in Lawton land lottery

Debi Desilver Southwest Ledger
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
LAWTON – When it comes to local history, most Lawtonians are familiar with the name Mattie Beal. Her historic home still stands at Fifth Street and Summit Avenue and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Early voting for Snyder Schools election starts Aug. 7

News Staff
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
From staff reports KIOWA COUNTY – Early voting begins Aug. 7 for voters in the Snyder Public Schools EMS 522 special election. Voters who cannot make it to the polls the day of the election have the option of voting early at the Kiowa County Election Board office.
Hilliary Communications acquires TDS’ Oklahoma operations

Hilliary Communications acquires TDS’ Oklahoma operations

Hilliary Communications acquires TDS’ Oklahoma operations

News Staff
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
MEDICINE PARK – Hilliary Communications, a family-owned telecommunications company serving customers across rural Oklahoma, Texas and Iowa, has announced the acquisition of TDS Telecom’s Oklahoma network operations.
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