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Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Comanche Cares' holiday toy drive raised a record $160,000 in donations, benefitting local organizations across Southwest Oklahoma. ABC 7
- ➤ Lawton Public Library is hosting its 2nd annual Puzzle Race for teams of 2-4, for ages 12 and older, limited to 10 teams, this Saturday. The Lawton Constitution
- ➤ The Lawton Public Library has partnered with FamilySearch to offer ancestry research services to the community. ABC 7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lawton Fire Department contained a house fire near SW 26th and E to one bedroom, with an electrical cause and no injuries reported. ABC 7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Lawton woman was charged with smuggling THC wax into a prison, facing up to 20 years if convicted. The Lawton Constitution
- ➤ A Lawton man was jailed following a pursuit where he endangered others by driving against traffic after falsely claiming to be a police officer. The Lawton Constitution
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Donzaleigh Abernathy, daughter of a key collaborator of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is set to speak at Lawton's 41st Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Banquet at Cameron University. The Lawton Constitution
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lawton's housing market sees 401 homes for sale with an average asking price of over $223,000, amid rising mortgage rates averaging 7.4%. ABC 7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawton's City Hall will host a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials, including Mayor Stan Booker and council members, to begin their three-year terms. Southwest Ledger
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lawton Public Library offers a monthly event every 1st Tuesday where Community Health Workers provide personalized guidance on health-related resources, including navigating healthcare and finding insurance. ABC 7
SHOP NEWS
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