Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Claus, aided by the Lawton Fire Department, delivered a trailer full of toys to Cleveland Elementary School. The Lawton Constitution
- ➤ The Lawton Farmers Market is hosting its annual Enchanted Christmas Evening with food, crafts, live music, and a visit from Santa, marking the event's successful return. ABC 7
- ➤ The McMahon Foundation awarded over $2.2 million in grants, including $166,804 to the Salvation Army for a crucial plumbing project and $100,000 to the United Way of Southwest Oklahoma, aiding community and homeless support services in Lawton, OK. The Lawton Constitution
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mikayla Frazier and Anayah McKnight enjoyed posing with Mrs. Claus at the Kris Kringle Market held at the Lawton Farmers Market. The Lawton Constitution
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Colby Turner received a grant to refurbish MacArthur Middle School’s greenhouse for the Farm-to-Table class. The Lawton Constitution
- ➤ Two students from Central Middle School in Lawton were arrested for assaulting a staff member, highlighting the district's commitment to safety and proper conduct. ABC 7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Drummond and the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force warned four companies about transmitting illegal robocall traffic. ABC 7
- ➤ Comanche County Courthouse will require all visitors without a county-issued ID to go through metal detection and x-ray screenings starting December 16. ABC 7
- ➤ Trey Caldwell from Southwest Oklahoma becomes the first in over 50 years to chair the House Appropriations and Budget Committee, overseeing its operations and 10 subcommittees. ABC 7
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