Oklahoma

Three of the state’s top 25 issuers of the electronic PikePass in July are located in Comanche County.

Three of the state’s top 25 issuers of the electronic PikePass in July are located in Comanche County.

H.E. Bailey Turnpike toll receipts up

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Monday, September 9, 2019
OKLAHOMA CITY – The H.E. Bailey Turnpike is the fifth-busiest highway on Oklahoma’s transportation system of 10 toll roads. In addition, three of the state’s top 25 issuers of the electronic PikePass in July are located in Comanche County.
The H.E. Bailey Turnpike was opened with great fanfare on March 1, 1964, and was known originally as the “Southwestern Turnpike.” Lawton leaders were instrumental in bringing the toll road to the southern part of the state.

The H.E. Bailey Turnpike was opened with great fanfare on March 1, 1964, and was known originally as the “Southwestern Turnpike.” Lawton leaders were instrumental in bringing the toll road to the southern part of the state.

ODOT releases 2019-2026 construction work plan

Steve Sichterman Data Journalist
Monday, September 9, 2019
OKLAHOMA CITY - Recently, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) released its 2019-2026 Construction Work Plan for the state of Oklahoma, highlighting proposed projects statewide across eight different geographic divisions.
Several vintage cars from Stan Oldham’s collection were showcased along C Avenue in Lawton during the Sept. 5 Ware on C Block Party. Oldham, standing left, admitted to taking three hours to get the cars ready for the event.

Several vintage cars from Stan Oldham’s collection were showcased along C Avenue in Lawton during the Sept. 5 Ware on C Block Party. Oldham, standing left, admitted to taking three hours to get the cars ready for the event.

Ware on C events, welcome to the community expo help promote local businesses, organizations

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Monday, September 9, 2019
LAWTON - Thursday, Sept. 6, was an eventful day in Lawton as local businesses and organizations gathered in and around Central Mall for two separate events. From 2 to 6 p.m.
Temple’s high school football season ended before it ever started.

Temple’s high school football season ended before it ever started.

Temple HS Football: ‘We pressed the pause button’

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Monday, September 9, 2019
TEMPLE – Temple’s high school football season ended before it ever started. The 2019 season was canceled recently due to low participation. “We had nine kids committed to play,” High School Principal Brad Spurlock said. “They had their physicals and showed up to play.
The new $360 million Sofidel tissue manufacturing facility located at Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s (PSO) 2,500- acre Inola River Rail Industrial Park is bringing new attention to the area after it was named a Project of the Year by the Oklahoma Economic Development Council (OEDC).

The new $360 million Sofidel tissue manufacturing facility located at Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s (PSO) 2,500- acre Inola River Rail Industrial Park is bringing new attention to the area after it was named a Project of the Year by the Oklahoma Economic Development Council (OEDC).

PSO’s Inola River Rail Industrial Park Named Oklahoma Economic Development Council’s 2019 Project of the Year

News Staff
Monday, August 19, 2019
TULSA – The new $360 million Sofidel tissue manufacturing facility located at Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s (PSO) 2,500- acre Inola River Rail Industrial Park is bringing new attention to the area after it was named a Project of the Year by the Oklahoma Economic Development Council (OEDC).
2020 Insurance Premiums Set for Government Employees

2020 Insurance Premiums Set for Government Employees

2020 Insurance Premiums Set for Government Employees

News Staff
Monday, August 19, 2019
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Office of Management and Enterprise Services approved premium rates for health, dental, life, disability and vision insurance products to be offered to state, education and many local government employees, retirees and dependents for 2020.
Veteran Soldier Saluting

Veteran Soldier Saluting

AT A GLANCE: Oklahoma Veterans

News Staff
Monday, August 12, 2019
• In Sept. 2017, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reported the veteran population of Oklahoma as 303,205, which was 10.26% of all adults. • The national number of veterans was reported at 19,998,799, which was 6.60% of adult population.
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