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Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 4-H Horse Photography Contest, aimed at 3rd-12th graders, is accepting entries until Jan. 20, with winners announced Feb. 8, focusing on three photo categories. ABC 7
- ➤ Comanche County Memorial Hospital celebrates the arrival of Lawton's first baby of 2025, born to first-time parents Shyanne and Dalton. ABC 7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lawton Fire Department extinguished a fire at a vacant house on SW 3rd street, with no injuries reported and the cause still under investigation. ABC 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Lawton Public Library offers a workshop on January 2nd for enthusiasts of all ages to gain hands-on experience with 3D design using Tinkercad, requiring prior registration. ABC 7
- ➤ Lawton Public Schools has introduced an app designed to enhance safety by facilitating communication with external agencies regarding potential threats, including school shootings and suicides. The Lawton Constitution
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma has issued over 1.8 million Real IDs, essential for boarding flights and entering secure federal facilities, with the deadline 125 days away. ABC 7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Lawton Community Health Center is actively working to update cancer screenings delayed by COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of early detection. ABC 7
- ➤ Comanche County Memorial Hospital offers advice on adopting a healthy mindset and consistent activities for New Year's resolutions focusing on weight loss and exercise. ABC 7
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Lawton RV and Boat Show 2025
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