Lawton

From the left, Lawton Mayor Stan Booker, Acting City Attorney Tim Wilson and Councilman Allan Hampton listen to a discussion May 2 at City Hall. The council voted 5-2 to create a program designed to streamline the process for qualified builders to obtain a certificate of occupancy. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

From the left, Lawton Mayor Stan Booker, Acting City Attorney Tim Wilson and Councilman Allan Hampton listen to a discussion May 2 at City Hall. The council voted 5-2 to create a program designed to streamline the process for qualified builders to obtain a certificate of occupancy. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

City creates Fast Track Services program

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
LAWTON — Lawton is launching a program to help qualified builders obtain a final certificate of occupancy more quickly. The Lawton City Council voted 5-2 May 2 to create the Fast Track Services program, aimed at streamlining the process for obtaining certificates of occupancy.

Weger named to Ward 6 seat on Lawton City Council

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
LAWTON — The new representative for Ward 6 will join the Lawton City Council this week. After interviewing candidates for the position during a May 2 closed session, the council appointed Dr. Robert “Bob” Weger to fill the Ward 6 slot starting Tuesday.

Weger named to Ward 6 seat on Lawton City Council

Eric Swanson
Friday, May 5, 2023
LAWTON – The new representative for Ward 6 will join the Lawton City Council this week. After interviewing candidates for the position during a May 2 closed session, the council appointed Dr. Robert “Bob” Weger to fill the Ward 6 slot starting Tuesday.

Council to interview Ward 6 candidates

Eric Swanson
Monday, May 1, 2023
LAWTON — Lawton City Council members are ready to interview candidates for the Ward 6 seat on the council. After discussing the vacancy in a closed session April 25, the council directed the city clerk to contact applicants for the position and invite them for interviews.
Military personnel carry the colors at the beginning of the 2022 Armed Forces Day celebration in Lawton. PHOTO COURTESY OF U.S. ARMY

Military personnel carry the colors at the beginning of the 2022 Armed Forces Day celebration in Lawton. PHOTO COURTESY OF U.S. ARMY

Armed Forces Day celebration set for May 20

Tim Farley
Monday, May 1, 2023
LAWTON — The largest Armed Forces Day parade in the nation will roll through the streets of Lawton May 20 with highlights including a U.S Air Force flyover and cannon blasts from Fort Sill artillery. This year’s parade will be preceded by a swearing-in of new Army recruits by Brig. General Shane P.
From the left, Lawton City Councilmen Allan Hampton and Randy Warren chat before the council’s April 25 meeting. The council is considering options for spending $5.4 million in unallocated funds from the PROPEL Capital Improvement Program. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

From the left, Lawton City Councilmen Allan Hampton and Randy Warren chat before the council’s April 25 meeting. The council is considering options for spending $5.4 million in unallocated funds from the PROPEL Capital Improvement Program. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

City of Lawton weighs options for unspent sales tax dollars

Eric Swanson
Monday, May 1, 2023
LAWTON — Officials want to hear residents’ thoughts on spending about $5.4 million in unallocated funds from the city’s PROPEL Capital Improvement Program.

County approves MCSA award notice

Eric Swanson
Monday, May 1, 2023
LAWTON — The Multiple Community Services Authority, a Fletcher-based garbage collection service that serves several southwest Oklahoma communities, will receive $105,000 from Comanche County’s portion of American Rescue Plan Act money.
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