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Lawton
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Sill announces a military graduation with 600 soldiers, a temporary Key Gate closure for security improvements, and plans for a public marathon event on March 22. ABC 7
- ➤ Lawton is set to honor Raymond Gates, its first Black firefighter, with a street dedication ceremony on January 3, 2025, celebrating his significant contribution and legacy. ABC 7
- ➤ Lawton City Council approves the relocation of the animal shelter to a structurally sound former fire station to better meet facility needs and allow for future growth. Southwest Ledger
- ➤ Lawton's comprehensive litter abatement program, led by city employees and volunteers across multiple departments, aims to clean up and beautify the city while addressing illegal dump sites and abandoned shopping carts. Southwest Ledger
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 7News engaged the Lawton Community in singing '12 days of Christmas' to spread holiday spirit. ABC 7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Comanche County Fairgrounds Trust Authority secures a $15,365.72 grant from American Rescue Plan Act funds for a new generator. Southwest Ledger
- ➤ Cotton and Tillman counties in Oklahoma are urging residents to register by Friday for special elections in January, focusing on propositions for funding emergency medical services through sales tax increases. ABC 7
- ➤ The City Council of Lawton approved funding for street lighting and park improvements, including a new splash pad, after securing a $9.6 million grant from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. Southwest Ledger
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Southwestern Medical Center has introduced Dr. Andrew Stevens, a General Surgeon with over 20 years of experience, as the latest addition to their team. The Lawton Constitution
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
~ Louisa May Alcott
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