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Mask mandate in effect for Lawton

Mask mandate in effect for Lawton

Mask mandate in effect for Lawton

Tim Farley
Monday, July 20, 2020
By now, practically everyone in Oklahoma has a mask of their choosing, minus those with medical issues and a minority of individuals who cite liberty for rebellion.
Crews work on new signage for the EZ Go station located at 5120 S.W. Lee Blvd in Lawton. Ledger photos by Curtis Awbrey

Crews work on new signage for the EZ Go station located at 5120 S.W. Lee Blvd in Lawton. Ledger photos by Curtis Awbrey

Commercial building permits in Lawton

KaraLee Langford
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Projects listed below are commercial building permits currently under review since July 6. 5120 S.W. Lee Blvd. EZ Go Gas Station applied for a building permit on July 7 for a new sign at this location. The sign will cost $80,000 and the permit is completed and ready to be issued. 6443 N.W.
Commercial buildings

Commercial buildings

Lawton commercial building permits

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Projects listed below are commercial building permits issued since June 22. 900 N.E. Rogers Ln. A permit was issued on June 25 for a new sign for Storage R US, costing $12,700. 2620 W. Gore Blvd.
Lawton City Council Wards Map

Lawton City Council Wards Map

2 Lawton council members draw opponents, 1 unopposed

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
LAWTON – Two Lawton City Council members seeking re-election have opponents, but a third council member has been re-elected unopposed. Ward 7 Councilwoman Onreka Johnson is opposed by Cindy Edgar, and Ward 8 Councilman Randy Warren has drawn a challenge from Doug Wells.
Lawton Goodyear's production suspended

Lawton Goodyear's production suspended

Lawton Goodyear plant idled as production suspended

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Good- year’s tire plant in Lawton reportedly was idled over the weekend as part of the company’s plan to suspend production at all of its manufacturing facilities in North and South America “through at least April 3 or until further notice,” Goodyear Americas President Steve...
Lawton Mayor Stan Booker

Lawton Mayor Stan Booker

Lawton mayor recuses himself from Fairmont Creamery matters

News Staff
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Lawton Mayor Stan Booker has recused himself from voting or taking part in any and all matters involving the planned purchase of the idled Fairmont Dairy building because of a distant connection involving the ownership and sale of the property.
Ledger photos by Chris Martin The Lawton Economic Development Corporation(LEDC) is set to purchase the vacant Fairmont Dairy building at 411 Larrance St. for $2.5 million with plans to renovate it into a hub for the city’s economic development and job creation efforts.

Ledger photos by Chris Martin The Lawton Economic Development Corporation(LEDC) is set to purchase the vacant Fairmont Dairy building at 411 Larrance St. for $2.5 million with plans to renovate it into a hub for the city’s economic development and job creation efforts.

Fairmont Creamery to become high-tech development hub

News Staff
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
The days of Lawton’s old Fairmont Creamery producing creamy delights are long gone, but the red-brick building may soon again be producing somethings area residents want even more – jobs and money.
Cameron University mascot ‘Ole Kim’ and ambassadors with the Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce were on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Feb. 14, at the new Arvest Bank, located at 2602 W. Gore Ave., Lawton. Southwest Ledger photos by Curtis Awbrey

Cameron University mascot ‘Ole Kim’ and ambassadors with the Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce were on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Feb. 14, at the new Arvest Bank, located at 2602 W. Gore Ave., Lawton. Southwest Ledger photos by Curtis Awbrey

Arvest Bank opens new branch in Lawton

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
LAWTON – Business and community leaders met Friday, Feb. 14, as Arvest Bank opened it newest branch located at 2602 W. Gore Ave. The new branch replaces the 2622 W. Gore branch.
Ledger file photo by Curtis Awbrey The City of Lawton currently has six tort claims filed against the municipality due to the alleged actions of former City Attorney Frank Jensen.

Ledger file photo by Curtis Awbrey The City of Lawton currently has six tort claims filed against the municipality due to the alleged actions of former City Attorney Frank Jensen.

City pays six figures in attorney costs – at least – over foul language claim

Jj Francais Associate Publisher
Monday, February 17, 2020
Lawton has spent approximately $160,000, so far, in legal fees investigating and defending a tort claim against the city in reference to the former city attorney who is accused by six women of  “misconduct,” The Ledger has learned.
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