Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of September.
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🏘️ Community
The City of Lawton announced the inaugural Lawton Discovery Day event at the Lawton Farmers Market on Oct.
14 from 1-4 p.m.—providing interactive displays featuring emergency vehicles and hands-on lessons about city services. Families can receive a passport to collect stamps and enter a drawing for a seasonal pass.
The Lawton Food Bank hosted Hunger Action Day on Tuesday, Sept.
29, where visitors walked through the food-application process as part of the Kids Action Plan to ensure every child gets enough food. Leaders said the event helped remove the stigma of asking for assistance.
🎭 Culture
The Comanche Indian Veterans Association is hosting 13 French visitors from Tilly-sur-Seulles this week in Lawton (they toured Dallas last weekend) and will join the Comanche Nation Fair at Fort Sill starting Oct.
2.
The Lawton Fort Sill Art Council will host a free art workshop on Oct.
3 from 10 a.m. to noon, where participants will craft fall sun catchers with tissue paper at its building at *1701 NW Ferris Ave*.
📰 Economy
The Lawton Economic Development Authority gave Westwin Elements a two-month forbearance agreement to operate its pilot nickel plant while it secures $2.7 million to settle overdue bills – the extension runs through Nov.
30 and supports local business growth.
🎓 Education
Dr. Neal Weaver, LPS superintendent, said his district has begun hazing prevention training and installed portable bleachers + invited community feedback via an online survey closing Oct.
12 for a new five-year strategic plan.
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