Lawton

Lawton sets municipal $60M bond election date

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
LAWTON — Lawton voters will decide the fate of a $60 million bond issue this fall. The Lawton City Council voted unanimously July 11 to call for a municipal election on the proposition,  which would extend the city’s ad valorem road improvement program for another 10 years.
Numerous outdoor activities were enjoyed by Fort Sill soldiers and their families on July 8 during Military Appreciation Day at Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area. About 1,000 people attended the event. PROVIDED

Numerous outdoor activities were enjoyed by Fort Sill soldiers and their families on July 8 during Military Appreciation Day at Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area. About 1,000 people attended the event. PROVIDED

Military Appreciation Day draws hundreds to Fort Sill

Tim Farley
Monday, July 10, 2023
LAWTON — About 1,000 people enjoyed the festivities of Military Appreciation Day July 8 as active-duty soldiers, retirees and their families were treated to fun activities and free food.
New Light United Methodist Church Pastor Ki Young Jeong stands in his office library. Jeong was instrumental in raising money for the Korean War monument built in Elmer Thomas Park. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

New Light United Methodist Church Pastor Ki Young Jeong stands in his office library. Jeong was instrumental in raising money for the Korean War monument built in Elmer Thomas Park. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Lawton church continues to honor Korean War veterans

Tim Farley
Monday, July 10, 2023
LAWTON — For the past 11 years, New Light United Methodist Church has held a service in late June to honor all of Comanche County’s Korean War veterans.
The sign for School House Slough is shown in this photo taken July 5. The Lawton City Council recently approved a draft version of a request for proposals from entities interested in taking over the concessionaire lease for School House Slough, a concession area on the east shore of Lake Lawtonka. CURTIS W. AWBREY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

The sign for School House Slough is shown in this photo taken July 5. The Lawton City Council recently approved a draft version of a request for proposals from entities interested in taking over the concessionaire lease for School House Slough, a concession area on the east shore of Lake Lawtonka. CURTIS W. AWBREY | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Lawton approves draft RFP for School House Slough

Eric Swanson
Monday, July 10, 2023
LAWTON — Lawton is looking for someone to take over the concessionaire lease at School House Slough. The Lawton City Council unanimously approved on June 27 the draft of a request for proposals for operating and managing the concession area located on the east shore of Lake Lawtonka.

Council seats to appear on September ballot

News Staff
Monday, July 3, 2023
LAWTON — A proposal to extend the ad valorem tax for Lawton’s road improvement program isn’t the only issue on the ballot in September. Voters in Wards 6, 7 and 8 will choose their representatives on the Lawton City Council.
In addition to portions of its wrought iron fence, gutters, window screens, trees and security lights, a recent hailstorm damaged many sections of terracotta tile roof along the north side of Lawton’s Historic Mattie Beal Home. Prior to Oklahoma statehood, Beal, an unmarried telephone operator from Kansas, won the 160-acre tract of land, as hers was the second name drawn in the 1901 Land Lottery. TORI WHITE | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

In addition to portions of its wrought iron fence, gutters, window screens, trees and security lights, a recent hailstorm damaged many sections of terracotta tile roof along the north side of Lawton’s Historic Mattie Beal Home. Prior to Oklahoma statehood, Beal, an unmarried telephone operator from Kansas, won the 160-acre tract of land, as hers was the second name drawn in the 1901 Land Lottery. TORI WHITE | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

Historic Mattie Beal Home in need of repairs

Tim Farley
Thursday, June 29, 2023
LAWTON — Caretakers of a historic home in Lawton need help making repairs after a recent storm damaged 100-year-old roof tiles and other parts of the house and property.
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