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A dock and the earthen dam at Lake Chickasha on June 5, 2024. Later this year the City of Chickasha is expected to solicit bids on repairs to the dam in preparation for raising the height of the lake by 10 feet. Mike W. Ray | Southwest Ledger

A dock and the earthen dam at Lake Chickasha on June 5, 2024. Later this year the City of Chickasha is expected to solicit bids on repairs to the dam in preparation for raising the height of the lake by 10 feet. Mike W. Ray | Southwest Ledger

Construction contract on Chickasha water treatment plant may be awarded this fall

Mike W. Ray
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Southwest LedgerPreliminary paperwork on Chickasha’s new water treatment plant is nearing completion, City Manager Jim Crosby informed the City Council during a special work session April 28.
Bailey Crotty, deputy director of the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission, talks about issues facing the real estate industry during the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce’s State of Housing Luncheon. The event took place April 22 at the Lawton Country Club. Eric Swanson | Southwest Ledger

Bailey Crotty, deputy director of the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission, talks about issues facing the real estate industry during the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce’s State of Housing Luncheon. The event took place April 22 at the Lawton Country Club. Eric Swanson | Southwest Ledger

OREC official discusses bill barring foreign land ownership

Eric Swanson Southwest Ledger
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
LAWTON – The Oklahoma Legislature is considering a bill that would expand the state’s ban on foreign ownership of land, said Bailey Crotty, deputy director of the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission.“We’re really trying to circumvent the ag and land purchases by foreign investors,” she said.

Authority postpones action on Model 1 payment

Eric Swanson Southwest Ledger
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
DUNCAN – The Duncan Economic Development Trust Authority recently delayed action on the Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation’s request to withdraw $32,981.32 in sales tax dollars, which would have funded an incentive to the Duncan-based company Model 1 Commercial Vehicles.

Duncan Chamber seeking sponsors for golf tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
From staff reports The Duncan Chamber of Commerce is seeking sponsors for its annual Golf Classic, set for May 16 at the Duncan Golf and Tennis Club, 1800 N. Country Club Road.A news release from the Chamber said exclusive Premier sponsorships includes:• One four-man team entry.
Apache Town Hall, as seen on May 4. Criminal charges that had been pending for 20 months against a former Town Hall employee accused of embezzling almost $400 of municipal funds on two occasions in July 2023, were dismissed last month. Bryanna Ramos | Southwest Ledger

Apache Town Hall, as seen on May 4. Criminal charges that had been pending for 20 months against a former Town Hall employee accused of embezzling almost $400 of municipal funds on two occasions in July 2023, were dismissed last month. Bryanna Ramos | Southwest Ledger

Embezzlement charges against Apache Town Hall ex-employee dismissed

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
APACHE – Criminal charges that had been pending for 20 months against a former Town Hall employee accused of embezzling almost $400 of municipal funds were dismissed last month.Kelly Lynn Lunsford, 46, of Apache, was accused of stealing town funds on two occasions in July 2023.

Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Update: House

Debi Desilver Southwest Ledger
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY Natural gas will be the preferred fuel source for new electricity generating facilities in the state on July 1 upon approval of Senate Bill 460 last week by Gov. Kevin Stitt.The measure was authored by Sen. Grant Green (R-Wellston) and co-sponsored by Rep. Brad Boles (R-Marlow).

OERB awards $523,500 in scholarships to petroleum students

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
From staff reports The Oklahoma Energy Resources Board is awarding $523,500 in scholarships to 97 university students – including four from southwest Oklahoma – for the coming academic year.All 97 are studying petroleum-related fields at state universities.
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