Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of August.
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🏘️ Community
John Navarro — a Lawton native and Navy veteran — transitioned into law enforcement when medical issues ended his military career, serving locally for 15 years and now volunteering with VFW Post 5263 to help fellow veterans.
Friday marked National Purple Heart Day, honoring service members who were wounded or killed in combat.
Local Vietnam veteran Richard Sapcutt recalled getting injured in battle when a helicopter rescued him, and he still carries a bullet as a reminder of his sacrifice.
🎭 Culture
The Apache 125th Native/Settler Celebration is set to bring community members together this weekend for live music, vendor booths, and family fun in Apache — an event that honors shared heritage and encourages natives and settlers to learn from each other.
🏛️ Government
A Comanche police sergeant is raising funds on GoFundMe to purchase, train and care for a new K9 partner after his dog died from heat exposure (wind knocked the trap off his kennel) and the new partner will be trained for narcotics detection in schools.
Mayor Booker issued a proclamation to the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 602 today in recognition of National Purple Heart Day.
The proclamation honors veterans’ sacrifices and the chapter’s ongoing support for those wounded in combat.
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