O’Brien wins seat on Comanche County Commission

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.

Elgin library announces online service

ELGIN – Elgin Community Library recently launched Brainfuse, an online service that offers tutoring for students, coaching for job seekers and navigators to help veterans access benefits and educational opportunities.

USPS announces holiday shipping price hike

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Postal Service announced a temporary price increase for holiday shipping. The rate hike, similar to ones implemented in past years, is intended to help cover extra handling costs, according to the USPS.

Rodeo fans of ‘like mind’ assemble for PRCA event

LAWTON – The colorful, energetic environment at LO Ranch arena Saturday night resembled a county fair or a high-stakes football game that grabs the attention of an entire community.

Oklahoma sees scant rainfall for week

Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.37 of an inch for the week of Aug. 8-14, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. According to the Aug. 9 U.S.

City seeking authors for upcoming festival

LAWTON – The Lawton Farmers Market, the Lawton Public Library and the Arts and Humanities Division will host the Books & Brew Author Festival to showcase local authors and their work. The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Lawton Farmers Market, 77 SW 4th St.

County to use part of ARPA money for cybersecurity system

LAWTON – Comanche County officials have added a cybersecurity system to the list of projects that will be financed with part of the county’s share of American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Tuesday’s ballot to include county runoff vote

LAWTON – Tuesday’s ballot will include a runoff election for the District 1 seat on the Comanche County Board of Commissioners. The incumbent, Commissioner Gail Turner, is competing against challenger John O’Brien in the GOP race for the District 1 seat.

Fans, contestants ready for 13th annual Elgin rodeo

ELGIN – Fans and contestants will come in droves to the 13th annual Elgin Open Rodeo scheduled for Aug. 19-20 with an assortment of food vendors and entertainment. “We usually have anywhere from 1,800 to 2,300 people a night,” said event organizer Tim McIntosh.

Moving to 5A challenging, but Wyatt optimistic about returning starters

ELGIN – Moving to Class 5A will certainly be a challenge for the Elgin Owls when the 2022 football season kicks off, but fourth-year head coach Chalmer Wyatt has no doubts his team will be ready for battle.