Lawton & Ft. Sill

Heart Health

News Staff

Thursday, February 9, 2023

By Sara Orellana

Major General Kenneth L. Kamper, commanding general Fort Sill and Fires Center of Excellence

UPDATED: Kamper suspended from Fort Sill command

News Staff

Friday, February 3, 2023

FORT SILL — Major General Kenneth Kamper, commanding general of Fort Sill and of the Fires Center of Excellence, was suspended from duty today pending an investigation by the

From left to right, Boone & Tripp. LISA CARROLL | ELGIN ANIMAL WELFARE COORDINATOR

ELGIN ANIMAL SHELTER FEATURED PET

News Staff

Friday, February 3, 2023

These giant, rowdy but friendly boys are 7-month-old Great Dane/German Shepherd mixes. Like peas in a pod these two brothers like to explore, wrestle, and roughhouse with each other.

From the left, Comanche County Commissioners John O’Brien, Josh Powers and Johnny Owens sign papers during Monday’s meeting. The commission finalized American Rescue Plan Act grants for the town of Indiahoma and the Comanche County Fairgrounds Trust Authority. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

County finalizes ARPA grants for Indiahoma, Fairground Authority

Eric Swanson

Friday, February 3, 2023

LAWTON — The Comanche County Board of Commissioners finalized awards on Monday for two entities that will receive a share of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act dollars.

An Oklahoma Blood Institute bloodmobile is shown Tuesday in front of the OBI’s Lawton office. Faced with an emergency shortage, the OBI is asking people to donate blood before the next cold snap. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Faced with shortage, OBI asking people to donate blood

Eric Swanson

Friday, February 3, 2023

LAWTON — The Oklahoma Blood Institute is facing an emergency blood shortage and is asking people to donate immediately, before the next cold spell hits.

Ellie Stevenson swims in the 200-meter individual medley during the Area Championship while breaking the school record. PROVIDED

Lady Owls swim to second place in Area Championships

Tim Farley

Thursday, January 26, 2023

LAWTON — Elgin’s girls swim team finished in the runner-up position at the Area Championships held last Friday at Cameron University.

Senior Emma Nunley scores on a layup during a game against Fletcher recently. The Lady Tigers captured the Comanche County Tournament with a 47-30 win over Walters in the championship matchup. Nunley led Sterling in scoring in each game. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Lady Tigers win Comanche County Tournament

Tim Farley

Thursday, January 26, 2023

LAWTON — The Lady Tigers exacted some revenge against Chattanooga during the Comanche County Tournament last week with a narrow 41-39 win.

Sterling head coach Trent Parrish looks at the scoreboard during a game earlier this season. The Tigers won the Comanche County Tournament last week with a 42-41 title game win over Big Pasture. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Late scoring spurt pushes Tigers to title game win

Tim Farley

Thursday, January 26, 2023

LAWTON — Sterling used a late scoring spurt to defeat Big Pasture 42-41 last Saturday and win the Comanche County Tournament for the first time in six years.

ELGIN ANIMAL SHELTER FEATURED PET : Lovable Layce

News Staff

Thursday, January 26, 2023

At almost 7 years old, Layce is ready for a loving home.

Lawton man killed in wreck near Fletcher

News Staff

Thursday, January 26, 2023

LAWTON — A Lawton man was killed in a one-vehicle wreck Thursday morning near Fletcher.

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