Lawton & Ft. Sill

Elgin Swim Results 1 of 3

Elgin Swim Results 1 of 3

Elgin swims to victory in five-team meet

Tim Farley
Friday, January 20, 2023
LAWTON — Elgin’s girls’ team swam to victory last week in a five-team meet with key wins in two relay events that pushed them over the top. The Lady Owls won the 200-yard freestyle relay and the 400-yard freestyle relay with a two-second victory in the 400 over Lawton Eisenhower.
A Carolina chickadee perches on the branch of a plant in winter. Take note of the black cap and throat, along with the bright white cheeks. RANDY MITCHELL | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

A Carolina chickadee perches on the branch of a plant in winter. Take note of the black cap and throat, along with the bright white cheeks. RANDY MITCHELL | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Carolina chickadee

Randy Mitchell - Special to Southwest Ledger
Friday, January 20, 2023
The Carolina chickadee is a fairly common bird and is easily attracted to backyard feeders. Since I featured the tufted titmouse last week, I thought it best to feature the bird which is often seen along with it.
Elgin’s Damien Callagy dribbles along the baseline during a tournament game against Piedmont last Saturday. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Elgin’s Damien Callagy dribbles along the baseline during a tournament game against Piedmont last Saturday. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Piedmont drops Owls in consolation title matchup

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 12, 2023
WEATHERFORD — Highly ranked Piedmont rolled past Elgin 72-49 in the consolation championship game of the Weatherford Classic last Saturday. The Owls struggled from the beginning as the Wildcats hit four three-pointers in the first quarter and never relented, taking an 18-7 lead after one quarter.
Sandi

Sandi

Sweet Sandi with an “i”

Curtis Awbrey
Thursday, January 12, 2023
This beautiful, fluffy, large mixed-breed adult dog with a gentle personality is Sandi. She is house-trained, loves puppies, taking long walks and cuddling with people of all ages. She does well with male dogs, but needs a cat-free home.  Sandi will be spayed and vaccinated prior to adoption.
From the left, Comanche County District Judge Grant Sheperd shakes hands with District Judge Emmit Tayloe after Sheperd was sworn into office Monday at the Comanche County Courthouse. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

From the left, Comanche County District Judge Grant Sheperd shakes hands with District Judge Emmit Tayloe after Sheperd was sworn into office Monday at the Comanche County Courthouse. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Comanche County judges sworn in

Eric Swanson
Thursday, January 12, 2023
LAWTON — Comanche County’s judicial staff is back up to full strength after two new judges were sworn in Monday.
Doodle, Leo, Olive and Pansy. LISA CARROLL

Doodle, Leo, Olive and Pansy. LISA CARROLL

ELGIN ANIMAL SHELTER FEATURED PETS

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Two solid black males (Doodle and Leo), one solid black female (Olive), and a gray female tabby (Pansy), are Elgin Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week. All four kittens are about three months old and appear to be kid-, dog-, and cat-friendly.

County chooses new chairman, vice chairman

Eric Swanson
Thursday, January 5, 2023
LAWTON — The Comanche County Board of Commissioners started the new year Tuesday by electing its chairman and vice chairman. The commission chose senior commissioner Johnny Owens as the chairman and newcomer Josh Powers as the vice chairman for 2023.
From the left, District Judge Grant Sheperd administers the oath of office to commissioners John O’Brien and Josh Powers Dec. 30, 2022, in the jury room on the second floor of the courthouse. O’Brien and Powers pledged to support the U.S. Constitution, the Oklahoma Constitution and federal and state laws. CARL LEWIS | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

From the left, District Judge Grant Sheperd administers the oath of office to commissioners John O’Brien and Josh Powers Dec. 30, 2022, in the jury room on the second floor of the courthouse. O’Brien and Powers pledged to support the U.S. Constitution, the Oklahoma Constitution and federal and state laws. CARL LEWIS | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

O’Brien, Powers sworn into office

Eric Swanson
Thursday, January 5, 2023
LAWTON — Two new Comanche County commissioners were sworn into office in a short ceremony Dec. 30 at the Comanche County Courthouse. District Judge Grant Sheperd administered the oath of office to commissioners John O’Brien and Josh Powers in the jury room on the second floor of the courthouse.
The interior of the Vaska Theatre in Lawton is shown in this image produced Dec. 20. The theater is continuing to draw audiences, despite the challenges facing the film industry. RIP STELL | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

The interior of the Vaska Theatre in Lawton is shown in this image produced Dec. 20. The theater is continuing to draw audiences, despite the challenges facing the film industry. RIP STELL | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

‘Our crowd continues to grow’

Eric Swanson
Friday, December 30, 2022
LAWTON — The COVID-19 pandemic upended many industries, including the film industry. Movie theaters closed their doors temporarily, and new releases were postponed due to COVID-related production delays. And even when theaters reopened, some audiences were slow to return.
Randy Mitchell | Southwest Chronicle Above, A male great-tailed grackle perches on a sign. Notice the elongated tail and iridescent purple and black coloring.

Randy Mitchell | Southwest Chronicle Above, A male great-tailed grackle perches on a sign. Notice the elongated tail and iridescent purple and black coloring.

Parking lot chickens (Great-tailed grackle)

Randy Mitchell - Special to Southwest Ledger
Friday, December 23, 2022
This week’s featured creature is a most peculiar bird. It is abundant, and you’ve almost certainly seen it at busy department store parking lots. In fact, where people go, so goes the great-tailed grackle.
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