Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
Good morning, Lawton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lawton Public Library is hosting a Noon Years Eve event for families with children ages 0-10, featuring stories, crafts, and a noon countdown, including a free winter-themed book for guests. ABC 7
- ➤ The Lawton Public Library offered a free class on digitizing VHS tapes, helping attendees preserve memories by converting tapes to digital files at no cost. ABC 7
- ➤ Fort Sill trainees participated in educational activities, including a museum tour, as part of ongoing HBL Stay Back programming. ABC 7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawton Mayor Stan Booker elaborates on construction projects and upcoming initiatives in the city on 'Monday with the Mayor.' ABC 7
- ➤ The defense for Oklahoma inmate Ricky Ray Malone objects to a motion for a new mental evaluation aimed at returning him to death row, citing his longstanding schizophrenia diagnoses. ABC 7
- ➤ The City of Lawton will hold a Swearing-In Ceremony on Jan. 13 to induct Mayor Stan Booker and Councilmembers, marking a transition of local government officials. ABC 7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Oklahoma Blood Institute held a blood drive at the Lawton YMCA, emphasizing the importance of donations during the holiday season and rewarding donors with a sweater and snacks. ABC 7
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