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Election dates. Photo Provided.

Election dates. Photo Provided.

Election dates

Staff Reports
Thursday, September 23, 2021
With the primary election for the Lawton City Council behind them, candidates are preparing for November’s vote.   Candidates Kelly Harris and Mark Malone survived the Sept. 14 primary election for the Ward 2 seat on the council, setting the stage for a runoff election in November.
City of Lawton logo. Photo Provided.

City of Lawton logo. Photo Provided.

City OKs funding for public service organizations

Eric Swanson
Thursday, September 23, 2021
LAWTON – Lawton will divide $107,410 in financial aid among eight public service organizations in fiscal year 2021.   The Lawton City Council has funding, which comes from a federal Community Development Block Grant, for the following programs:   C.
Elmer Thomas.

Elmer Thomas.

The ‘Sage of Medicine Park,’ Part 1

Debi DeSilver Managing Editor
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Like many other men lured to Oklahoma’s Twin Territories, seeking adventure and opportunity near the turn of the 20th century, future politician Elmer Thomas, of Lawton, was no different. Born on a farm in Indiana in 1876, John William Elmer Thomas was seventh in a family of 12 children.
From the left, Comanche County Commissioners Johnny Owens and Gail Turner prepare for Monday's Board of Comanche County Commissioners meeting. The board granted the Pecan Valley Waterworks Association's request to organize as a rural water district. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

From the left, Comanche County Commissioners Johnny Owens and Gail Turner prepare for Monday's Board of Comanche County Commissioners meeting. The board granted the Pecan Valley Waterworks Association's request to organize as a rural water district. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

County signs off on new rural water district

Eric Swanson
Thursday, September 16, 2021
LAWTON — The Board of Comanche County Commissioners signed off Monday on the Pecan Valley Waterworks Association’s request to organize a rural water district.   The board voted 3-0 to grant the request, which will free up federal dollars for upgrades.
From the left: Lawton Mayor Stan Booker and City Attorney John Ratliff are shown during Tuesday's Lawton City Council meeting. Booker apologized for his role in an inaccurate report of an OSBI investigation. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

From the left: Lawton Mayor Stan Booker and City Attorney John Ratliff are shown during Tuesday's Lawton City Council meeting. Booker apologized for his role in an inaccurate report of an OSBI investigation. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

Mayor apologizes for role in untrue report about staffer

Eric Swanson
Thursday, September 16, 2021
LAWTON – Lawton Mayor Stan Booker apologized Tuesday for his role in an inaccurate report that a city staffer was under investigation.
Mayor Stan Booker (pictured) wins second term; Harris, Malone advance to runoff

Mayor Stan Booker (pictured) wins second term; Harris, Malone advance to runoff

Booker wins second term; Harris, Malone advance to runoff

News Staff
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
LAWTON — Lawton Mayor Stan Booker won a three-way race for mayor Tuesday night, defeating challengers Sherene Williams and Palmer Moore Jr. Booker cruised to victory with 2,660 votes, or 63.08% of the total, according to unofficial election results. Williams came in second with 1,320 votes, or 31.
Building permits

Building permits

Building permits

Staff Reports
Thursday, September 9, 2021
LAWTON – The city of Lawton issued the following commercial building permits in August: 1819 SW Sheridan Rd. On Aug. 18, the city issued a permit for an addition to CDBL Inc., costing $200,000. 4105 SW Lee Blvd. On Aug.
Photo by Eric Swanson. From the left: Comanche County Commissioner Alvin Cargill and Comanche County Clerk Carrie Tubbs review paperwork during Monday's Board of Comanche County Commissioners meeting. The board tabled a request to organize the Pecan Valley Waterworks Association as a rural water district.

Photo by Eric Swanson. From the left: Comanche County Commissioner Alvin Cargill and Comanche County Clerk Carrie Tubbs review paperwork during Monday's Board of Comanche County Commissioners meeting. The board tabled a request to organize the Pecan Valley Waterworks Association as a rural water district.

Commissioners delay action on water district

Eric Swanson
Thursday, September 9, 2021
LAWTON — The Board of Comanche County Commissioners postponed action Monday on a request to organize the Pecan Valley Waterworks Association as a rural water district.
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