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Friday, January 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Women's Empowerment Conference in Lawton, themed after Bridgerton to feature key speakers on self-health and women's betterment. ABC 7
- ➤ Lawton city officials announce a temporary closure of Elmer Thomas Park restrooms for six days due to construction work on the new aquatic center. ABC 7
- ➤ The Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with local landscaping firms, transformed one homeowner's backyard into a dream space, continuing its annual tradition of community enhancement. ABC 7
- ➤ Lawton, Oklahoma, honors its first black firefighter with the unveiling of two street signs named after him, accompanied by a special dedication ceremony. ABC 7
- ➤ Lawton, Oklahoma enhances community safety by upgrading a 24-year-old storm siren to a new one that is four times louder and can be heard up to a mile away. ABC 7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lawton police arrested Kellie Bost for allegedly breaking into a home to steal antique plates and found in possession of drug paraphernalia. ABC 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kevin Stitt's recent comments suggesting a potential requirement for Oklahoma high school students to have post-secondary plans for graduation sparked concern and discussions on social media and among legislators. ABC 7
- ➤ The Lawton Public Library offered a hands-on 3D printing course, teaching participants of all ages how to use Tinkercad to design and create their own projects. ABC 7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Sill conducted a controlled burn on its East Range early on January 2, based on weather pattern analysis. ABC 7
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