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From the left, Mark Malone, Justin Hackney and Shelli Fox field questions during a candidates forum Tuesday at the Vaska Theatre in Lawton. The three candidates, along with Kelly Harris and Richard Strickland, are competing for the Ward 2 seat on the Lawton City Council.

From the left, Mark Malone, Justin Hackney and Shelli Fox field questions during a candidates forum Tuesday at the Vaska Theatre in Lawton. The three candidates, along with Kelly Harris and Richard Strickland, are competing for the Ward 2 seat on the Lawton City Council.

Ward 2 candidates square off one last time ahead of election

Eric Swanson
Thursday, September 9, 2021
LAWTON — Four of the five candidates for the Ward 2 seat on the Lawton City Council outlined their ideas Tuesday for reducing Lawton’s crime rate and helping the city live within its means.
In this image taken from a Zoom feed, candidates for the Ward 2 seat on the Lawton City Council participate in a forum Friday night in Lawton. Front row, from left, are Mark Malone and Kelly Harris. Back row are Shelli Fox and Justin Hackney. Moderator V. Gay McGahee is shown in the set at upper right. Image Provided.

In this image taken from a Zoom feed, candidates for the Ward 2 seat on the Lawton City Council participate in a forum Friday night in Lawton. Front row, from left, are Mark Malone and Kelly Harris. Back row are Shelli Fox and Justin Hackney. Moderator V. Gay McGahee is shown in the set at upper right. Image Provided.

Candidates take questions during virtual forum

Eric Swanson
Thursday, September 2, 2021
LAWTON — Four candidates for the Ward 2 seat on the Lawton City Council made their case to voters last Friday.
Longtime Hungry Hearts volunteer Eric Anthony and Adriene Davis, founder and executive director, pause for a quick photo after a lunch run one Tuesday afternoon. Guests enjoyed a carryout meal packed with spaghetti, seasoned Italian-style green beans, garlic bread and a fruit cup. Anthony has been the organization’s right-hand man since day one, said Davis. Ledger photos by Curtis Awbrey

Longtime Hungry Hearts volunteer Eric Anthony and Adriene Davis, founder and executive director, pause for a quick photo after a lunch run one Tuesday afternoon. Guests enjoyed a carryout meal packed with spaghetti, seasoned Italian-style green beans, garlic bread and a fruit cup. Anthony has been the organization’s right-hand man since day one, said Davis. Ledger photos by Curtis Awbrey

Home is where the Heart is

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Thursday, August 26, 2021
LAWTON – After relocating from one facility to another, one area outreach has found a forever home. What’s more, it’s where it all began.
The exterior of McMahon Memorial Auditorium, where the city of Lawton's Arts and Humanities Division is housed, is shown in this photo taken Aug. 19. The division recently applied to the Oklahoma Film + Music Office for designation as a film-friendly community.

The exterior of McMahon Memorial Auditorium, where the city of Lawton's Arts and Humanities Division is housed, is shown in this photo taken Aug. 19. The division recently applied to the Oklahoma Film + Music Office for designation as a film-friendly community.

Lawton applies to state for ‘film-friendly’ certification

Eric Swanson
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Lawton is inviting filmmakers to consider the city as a location for their next project.   The city’s Art and Humanities Division recently submitted its application for designation as a film-friendly community to the Oklahoma Film + Music Office.
Sunnyside boil order lifted by DEQ

Sunnyside boil order lifted by DEQ

Sunnyside boil order lifted by DEQ

Mike Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, August 26, 2021
LAWTON – A boil order issued August 10 for the Sunnyside Water Association in Comanche County has been lifted, the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced August 23. “The order to boil water was issued due to the presence of E.
Lawton Commercial Building Permits

Lawton Commercial Building Permits

Lawton Commercial Building Permits

Staff Reports
Thursday, August 19, 2021
The commercial building permits that Lawton issued in July are listed below: 116 NE Rogers Lane. On July 20, the city issued a permit for a cell tower upgrade costing $25,000 to SMW Engineering Group Inc. 202 SE D Ave.
Sharon Switzer, owner of the Sunrise Diner in Altus, stands next to the cash register. Switzer has owned the restaurant since 1997. Ledger photo by Tim Farley

Sharon Switzer, owner of the Sunrise Diner in Altus, stands next to the cash register. Switzer has owned the restaurant since 1997. Ledger photo by Tim Farley

Cafe owner cites lifetime fondness for cooking

Tim Farley
Thursday, August 19, 2021
ALTUS – Sharon Switzer wouldn’t know what to do if she didn’t own the Sunrise Café, a job she has held since 1997. But Switzer is more than a back-office owner. On any given day, she works the cash register, waits on customers and is the chief cook and bottle washer.
Lawton City Council Ward 2 Candidates: Justin Hackney, Kelly Harris, & Mark Malone

Lawton City Council Ward 2 Candidates: Justin Hackney, Kelly Harris, & Mark Malone

Know the Candidates

Eric Swanson
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Justin Hackney Lawton City Council candidate Justin Hackney thinks the council would benefit from someone who is willing to consider a fresh approach to issues.
LEDGER PHOTO BY CURTIS AWBREY The terminal at Lawton Ft. Still Regional Airport.

LEDGER PHOTO BY CURTIS AWBREY The terminal at Lawton Ft. Still Regional Airport.

Lawton accepts grants for airport

News Staff
Thursday, August 5, 2021
LAWTON – City officials are counting on federal aid to help Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport recover some of the revenue it lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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