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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ron Niedert and Scott McClellan told 7News anchors on Community Conversations that Lawton will host the 8th annual Corvette Kickoff Classic starting tomorrow, April 11, and running through April 13. The three-day event will feature vendors + corvettes on display, awards, banquets and auctions. ABC 7
- ➤ Today we remember Robert G. Westberry, 57, who is honored for his kindness and unconditional giving—he served as a highway patrolman and worked in the Naval Investigative Service before living in Oklahoma City for two years. His daughter and loved ones recall him warmly as part of KSWO’s tribute to those affected by the Oklahoma City Bombing. ABC 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cameron University in Lawton kept its Military Friendly® School status by G.I. Jobs magazine — the school was also named Military Spouse Friendly®. The Lawton Constitution
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Almost a decade after heavy rains caused major damage to the Lake Ellsworth dam — the City of Lawton will start repairing the spillway. The project will help restore the dam after years of wear. The Lawton Constitution
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Corvette Car Show
4 PM — Almor West Elementary School — Registration needed for Corvette entries — Showcase your Corvette while supporting local charities.
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Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Apache Casino Hotel Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of bluegrass music with Grammy-winning artist Ricky Skaggs and his band.
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GCU Military Appreciation Easter Egg Hunt
12-3 p.m. — Elmer Thomas Park — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with an exciting egg hunt and community fun for military families.
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Potluck at the Park
6 p.m. — Sullivan Village Elem School — Free entry — Bring your favorite dish or just a smile for a community potluck by the duck pond.
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Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm — Lawton Public Library — $2 optional light lunch — Hear about the impactful Safe Haven Baby Boxes project from Dede Armes.
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Blood of Angels Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — The railhead saloon — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience an electrifying performance as the band showcases their new album after two years in the studio.
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