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Lawton
Saturday, December 7th, 2024
Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents of the McMahon Tomlinson Nursing Center experienced the joy of a live nativity scene thanks to Nativity Farms and the Weber Family, featuring animals and family photo opportunities. ABC 7
- ➤ Waurane Hodge recounts the immediate impact of the Pearl Harbor attack on her family and American life, including military service and national efforts like scrap drives and rationing. The Lawton Constitution
- ➤ The Mistletoe Lodge Number-31 and Mistletoe Chapter Number 77 in Lawton, Oklahoma, are hosting a Christmas toy and meal giveaway to support the community. ABC 7
- ➤ The SAMHSA & Public Health programs with the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, along with Micheal Bergen’s Hands To Heart, will distribute toys, coats, and hygiene products to children in Anadarko, OK on December 7th, no tribal affiliation required. ABC 7
- ➤ Snowball, a 3-year-old male Himalayan cat, seeks a quiet, adult home, is up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, and neutered, with an adoption fee of $20 payable by card. ABC 7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 23-year-old woman from Lawton was sentenced to a 10 year suspended sentence for stabbing a 16-year-old girl in 2021. The Lawton Constitution
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State superintendent Ryan Walters proposes that district superintendents should be elected rather than appointed by school districts to improve leadership accountability. ABC 7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Command Sgt. Maj. Jason A. Obermuller took over as the 31st Commandant of the Noncommissioned Officer Academy during a traditional ceremony at Fort Sill, expressing honor and excitement about his new role. ABC 7
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Crowd Work Comedy Show
A comedy show featuring crowd work where attendees can enjoy complimentary snacks and bring their own beverages.
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Josh Wilson Concert at North Side Baptist Church
Experience an evening of live music by Josh Wilson at North Side Baptist Church in Lawton.
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Annual Christmas Comedy Show at Comedy Avenue
The Christmas Comedy Show features a night of laughter with comedy performances, door prizes, free snacks, and BYOB options in a festive atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It is better to travel well than to arrive.
~ Buddha
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