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Rig Report: More active oil, gas rig losses reported

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
From staff reports The nation’s number of oil and gas rigs actively in pursuit of more energy resources declined even more in the past week and Oklahoma followed suit, according to the latest Rig Count report from Baker Hughes Co.
Bryana Ramos | Southwest Ledger Bobby Sorrells, shop manager of Kwik Kar Complete Auto Care on Fort Sill, stops for a photo before leaving for the day.

Bryana Ramos | Southwest Ledger Bobby Sorrells, shop manager of Kwik Kar Complete Auto Care on Fort Sill, stops for a photo before leaving for the day.

Bobby Sorrells manages time between public service and automative maintenance

M. Scott Carter Southwest Ledger
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
LAWTON – Bobby Sorrells, the shop manager of Fort Sill’s Kwik Kar Auto Care, didn’t start out as a mechanic. A couple of decades back, he remodeled homes. Then he ventured into automotive maintenance.Today Sorrells manages Fort Sill’s Kwik Kar location.

Lawton City Council election set for Sept. 9

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger
Monday, June 23, 2025
A nonpartisan primary election for Lawton City Council members for Wards 3, 4 and 5 is scheduled on Sept. 9. A general election, if necessary, will be held Nov. 18.Council members whose positions are up for election this year are Linda Chapman, Ward 3; George Gill, Ward 4; and Allan Hampton, Ward 5.
Oklahoma House of Representatives Newly elected Rep. Kevin Norwood (R-Owasso) takes his oath of office in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on June 18. Norwood won a special general election earlier this month to represent House District 74 in Rogers and Tulsa counties.

Oklahoma House of Representatives Newly elected Rep. Kevin Norwood (R-Owasso) takes his oath of office in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on June 18. Norwood won a special general election earlier this month to represent House District 74 in Rogers and Tulsa counties.

New Lawmakers Sworn Into Office

M. Scott Carter Southwest Ledger
Monday, June 23, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma House of Representatives added three new members June 18.
Curtis W. Awbrey | Southwest Ledger Patrons enter the Chickasha Golf and Country Club on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Chickasha Municipal Authority recently closed on the $1.6 million purchase of the 70.5-acre Chickasha Golf and Country Club.

Curtis W. Awbrey | Southwest Ledger Patrons enter the Chickasha Golf and Country Club on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Chickasha Municipal Authority recently closed on the $1.6 million purchase of the 70.5-acre Chickasha Golf and Country Club.

Chickasha Country Club purchase approved by CMA

Mikew. Ray Southwest Ledger
Monday, June 23, 2025
CHICKASHA – The Municipal Authority closed last Friday on the $1.6 million purchase of the 70.5-acre Chickasha Golf and Country Club from Jimmy Crews of Ninnekah.The CMA Board of Trustees approved the purchase agreement on May 19.
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