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Paul Frable, board president for Holy City of the Wichitas, points out different structures on the recently restored mural. The mural was found in a damp museum storage room in 2017. Photo by Curtis Awbrey

Paul Frable, board president for Holy City of the Wichitas, points out different structures on the recently restored mural. The mural was found in a damp museum storage room in 2017. Photo by Curtis Awbrey

Holy City mural returns to southwest Oklahoma; grand reopening of museum expected

Curtis Awbrey
Friday, August 26, 2022
HOLY CITY OF THE WICHITAS – A restored rendering has returned to the Holy City of the Wichitas. “A new wonder and national treasure of southwest Oklahoma is now back home,” said Ron Jarvis, a member of the Holy City Board of Directors.

Co-owner of petting zoo to be arraigned Aug. 29

News Staff
Friday, August 26, 2022
LAWTON – The co-owner of a petting zoo for children appeared in Comanche County District Court for a preliminary hearing Aug. 19 on a felony charge of obtaining property/money by false pretenses, and his arraignment is set for Aug. 29.
Photos by Lisa Carroll, Elgin Animal Welfare Coordinator

Photos by Lisa Carroll, Elgin Animal Welfare Coordinator

Pet Of The Week: Handsome Hissy

News Staff
Friday, August 26, 2022
Don’t let the name fool you, Hissy is full of love and snuggles. About three months old, this brave and curious orange and white neutered male is current on his rabies vaccine, is excellent with kids, plays well with other cats and is tolerant of dogs.

OSBI report on Cargill under review

News Staff
Friday, August 26, 2022
LAWTON – Southwest Oklahoma District 3 District Attorney David Thomas confirmed that he has received an Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation report which focuses on Comanche County District 3 Commissioner Alvin Cargill.

O’Brien wins seat on Comanche County Commission 

Eric Swanson
Friday, August 26, 2022
LAWTON – Elgin resident John O’Brien pulled off an upset in Tuesday’s GOP primary election, defeating longtime Comanche County Commissioner Gail Turner in the race for the District 1 seat on the commission. O’Brien edged past Turner, capturing 1,116 votes or 51.64% of the total.
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Blues Ball brightens weekend Sept. 2-4

Tim Farley
Friday, August 26, 2022
MEDICINE PARK – The celebration of blues music has been a tradition for the past 16 years at this fun, creative community in southwest Oklahoma. That’s why thousands of people will flock here Sept. 2-4 for the annual Blues Ball.
Youths show off their goats during the 2021 Fletcher Free Fair. Antique ranching and farm equipment, baked goods, horticulture and floral arrangements, live music and more bring between 1,500 and 2,000 visitors to the Fletcher Fairgrounds. Photos courtesy of Kashen Urban

Youths show off their goats during the 2021 Fletcher Free Fair. Antique ranching and farm equipment, baked goods, horticulture and floral arrangements, live music and more bring between 1,500 and 2,000 visitors to the Fletcher Fairgrounds. Photos courtesy of Kashen Urban

Fletcher Free Fair kicks off Sept. 1

Tim Farley
Friday, August 26, 2022
FLETCHER – Fletcher’s annual Free Fair will feature beef, goat, sheep and swine shows combined with a Sept. 2 parade and live entertainment. The purpose of the event, which began around 1952, has been to raise money for the junior and senior classes at Fletcher High School.

County extends burn ban for 14 days

Eric Swanson
Friday, August 26, 2022
LAWTON – Despite the weekend rain, Comanche County’s burn ban will remain in place for at least two more weeks. The Comanche County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to extend the ban on outdoor burning for 14 days. The commission will revisit the issue at the Sept. 6 meeting.

Fishing Report

News Staff
Friday, August 26, 2022
Altus-Lugert: August 19. Elevation is 24 ft. below normal; water temperature 78°F and clear. White bass, channel catfish, and walleye fair on bill baits, crankbaits, and slabs around main lake and rocks.  Report submitted by Brandon Lehrman, game warden stationed in Greer County.

Ward 4 candidate Barbara Curry dies

Eric Swanson
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
LAWTON – Declaring a winner of the Ward 4 race for the Lawton City Council would be premature in light of the death of candidate Barbara Curry, city officials said Wednesday.
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