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Cameron University will host a Military Veterans Resource Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Nov.

4 and Nov. 5 at the McMahon Centennial Complex, connecting active-duty service members, veterans, and dependents with about two dozen community, state, and federal services.

Chief Craig Akard has officiated high school football games for 20 years, working Friday nights while leading the police department.

He says his policing skills help enforce rules and calm coaches, though being named chief in May has made balancing games and work more difficult.

Lawton woman Elizabeth Stratton-Macchio, daughter of former KSWO anchor Jan Stratton, urgently needs a second liver transplant after PSC returned and doctors say (a living donor) is critical; anyone interested in donor screening should contact 7News to be connected with the family.

Crime Stoppers of Southwest Oklahoma will host the 33rd annual Moonlight Walk Against Drugs on Friday, Oct.

30, in the FISTA parking lot with set-up starting at 4 p.m. A chili and dessert cook-off begins at 6 p.m., the walk at 6:30 p.m., trunk-or-treat at 7 p.m., and proceeds benefit the Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Center.

State Rep. Brian Hill said he was impressed by Lawton's economic development during a recent statewide tour, noting the city is growing while many communities outside Oklahoma City and Tulsa struggle to attract jobs + investment.

Lawton FFA hosted its second annual pumpkin patch at the Life Ready Center for pre-K students, who rode tractors, met farm animals, played in a maze and picked pumpkins to take back to class; organizers said two other schools will join the event.

The City Council approved new fees Tuesday night for rabies vaccinations, microchips, and spaying and neutering for animals claimed from the Lawton Animal Shelter (fees will apply at time of pickup).

CCIDA and LEDA completed purchase of 440 acres in the Southwest Oklahoma Rail Industrial Park on Tuesday morning to clear the way for a new defense contractor facility, and officials say the site will be prepared and marketed to prospective tenants.