Lawton

The intersection of 14th and Missouri in Chickasha, and all four storm sewer inlets, were completely rebuilt by Mayfield Contracting, of Clinton, in a $287,990 contract awarded June 20 by the City Council; the reconstruction project was completed last week. The four-way junction was heavily damaged by runoff rainwater that overloaded the drains during a storm May 13. CURTIS W. AWBREY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

The intersection of 14th and Missouri in Chickasha, and all four storm sewer inlets, were completely rebuilt by Mayfield Contracting, of Clinton, in a $287,990 contract awarded June 20 by the City Council; the reconstruction project was completed last week. The four-way junction was heavily damaged by runoff rainwater that overloaded the drains during a storm May 13. CURTIS W. AWBREY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Street work in Chickasha

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Oklahoma Sports Network co-owner Eric Sharum makes opening remarks before Media Day for seven of the schools covered by OSN. Media Day was held last week at The Hangout in Lawton. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Oklahoma Sports Network co-owner Eric Sharum makes opening remarks before Media Day for seven of the schools covered by OSN. Media Day was held last week at The Hangout in Lawton. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Oklahoma Sports Network aiming for larger coverage area

Tim Farley
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
LAWTON — Oklahoma Sports Network covers 11 high schools in the southwest and central parts of the state, but there’s still room to grow, company owner Eric Sharum said.

Streets closed for reconstruction

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
LAWTON — MTZ Construction has closed Indiana Avenue from Kincaid Avenue to the cul-de-sac (1,000 feet north of Fullbright Lane) and Brighton Drive from Brighton Place to Mieling Drive for road reconstruction, according to a news release from City Hall.

September vote becomes less complex for Ward 6 residents

Eric Swanson
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
LAWTON — The upcoming municipal election just got a little less complicated for voters in Ward 6. When they go to the polls Sept. 12, Ward 6 residents will decide who will represent them on the Lawton City Council for the next three years. The winner’s new term will begin in January 2024.

Lawton City Council votes to designate 10 parks as surplus

Eric Swanson
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
LAWTON — The Lawton City Council recently took the first step toward reducing the city’s inventory of parkland. The council voted unanimously July 11 to declare 10 parks as surplus city property, clearing the way for the city to close the parks or sell them.
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