Closures

County courthouses are ordered to close

County courthouses are ordered to close

County courthouses are ordered to close

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – All county courthouses in the state have been closed temporarily, with limited exceptions, in accordance with an emergency joint order issued Friday by the Oklahoma Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals Exceptions to the closure order are permissible only for emergencies.
Ft. Sill entrance

Ft. Sill entrance

Fort Sill "stand-down" continues through April

News Staff
Friday, March 27, 2020
FORT SILL – The Army post is conducting a 12-day “Health and Safety Stand-down” that minimizes the workforce to just essential personnel, in an effort to protect military personnel and the public during the coronavirus health crisis.
A vehicle is parked in front of Lawton City Hall. Ledger file photo by Curtis Awbrey

A vehicle is parked in front of Lawton City Hall. Ledger file photo by Curtis Awbrey

Concern about coronavirus causes cancellations, closures

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Monday, March 16, 2020
The City of Lawton canceled all events and initiatives “slated to take place” at city sites and facilities, effective March 14 and continuing for 30 days, “as a preventative measure” because of “growing concern” about the coronavirus, Lawton Mayor Stan Booker announced last Friday.
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