Lawton & Ft. Sill

Liver flukes found in new territories; cattle producers urged to stay alert

News Staff

Friday, December 23, 2022

Boehringer Ingelheim’s Senior Associate Director of Cattle Professional Services, Dr. John Davidson, spoke to Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays, Oklahoma Farm Report, about liver flukes being of great concern for cattle producers across the country.

EPA expected to announce new WOTUS this week

News Staff

Friday, December 23, 2022

Despite calls from Congress to hold off on announcing any new Waters of the United States regulation until the Supreme Court has ruled on Sackett v.

Sales tax figures mixed for December receipts

Tim Farley

Friday, December 23, 2022

Inflationary pressures had mixed results on consumer spending in Comanche County during early fall, according to figures released this month by the Oklahoma Tax Commission.

Lady Owls win swim meet, boys finish second

Tim Farley

Friday, December 9, 2022

LAWTON – Elgin’s swim teams are starting to elevate their performances as the Owls head into the tough part of the schedule. Elgin’s women’s team finished first at the Dec. 6 meet that included all Lawton schools and Chickasha.

Baby Yoda – 4-month-old Pit Bull Terrier mix

Support needed for Elgin Animal Shelter

News Staff

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Elgin Animal Shelter is asking for donations to help provide for the animals. Currently the animals need: • Purina Dry Dog/Cat/Puppy/Kitten Chow. • Dog treats. • Kong/tough toys. • Stainless steel food/water bowls. • Non-clumping clay cat litter. • Litter pans.

USDA: Year-end report shows increase in Oklahoma’s wheat and pasture ratings

News Staff

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Winter wheat conditions improved slightly last week but remained at a two-decade low, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service released in its final Crop Progress Report last Tuesday.

Board of Comanche County commissioners finalize 4 ARPA grants

Eric Swanson

Thursday, December 8, 2022

LAWTON – Comanche County finalized American Rescue Plan Act grants for four towns on Monday. The Board of Comanche County Commissioners unanimously approved notices of award and subrecipient award agreements for Sterling, Geronimo, Cache and Fletcher.

Surrounded by teammates, Elgin baseball player Jake Thomas signs a letter of intent to play for Seminole State College next season. The ceremony was held Wednesday at the Elgin High School library. PHOTO PROVIDED

Lady Owls need confidence, learning new system as basketball season looms

Tim Farley

Friday, December 2, 2022

ELGIN – Confidence will play a critical role in the success level Elgin’s girls’ basketball team enjoys this season, according to new head coach Brett Sanders.

Thomas signs with Seminole State

Tim Farley

Friday, December 2, 2022

ELGIN – Elgin baseball player Jake Thomas signed a letter of intent Wednesday to play for Seminole State College next season. Thomas was surrounded by teammates, coaches and family members during the signing.

Sterling senior Nate Anderson drives toward the basket during Tuesday's 42-34 loss to Central High. Anderson finished the game with seven points. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR.

Central hands Sterling first loss of season, 44-32

Tim Farley

Friday, December 2, 2022

STERLING – A stronger, taller Central High team held a four-point halftime lead and never looked back while handing the Sterling Tigers their first loss of the season 44-32 Tuesday night.

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