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This litter of nursing kittens at the Elgin Animal Shelter will be available for adoption once they are weened. Photo by Lisa Carroll

This litter of nursing kittens at the Elgin Animal Shelter will be available for adoption once they are weened. Photo by Lisa Carroll

Support needed for Elgin Animal Shelter

News Staff
Friday, June 24, 2022
Elgin Animal Shelter is asking for donations to help provide for the animals. Currently the animals need: Purina Dog/Cat Chow/Puppy/Kitten Chow. Dog treats. Kong/tough toys. Stainless steel food/water bowls. Non-clumping clay cat litter. Litter pans. Wire- or hard-sided crates.
Photos by Lisa Carroll/City of Elgin Animal Shelter

Photos by Lisa Carroll/City of Elgin Animal Shelter

PET OF THE WEEK: Sassafras

News Staff
Friday, June 24, 2022
Affectionate adult feline seeks loving home. Sassafras, this snuggle-bug, is a friendly feline who loves people of all ages, and does alright around other cats and well-mannered dogs. Sassafras will be spayed and vaccinated prior to adoption.
John O'Brien

John O'Brien

Elgin resident competing for commission seat

Eric Swanson
Friday, June 24, 2022
ELGIN – When it comes to economic development, Comanche County is falling behind other counties, said a candidate for the District 1 seat on the Comanche County Board of Commissioners. “Economic development is not up to par,” Elgin resident John O’Brien said in a June 13 interview.

Early voting continues Friday and Saturday

News Staff
Friday, June 24, 2022
LAWTON – Eligible voters who want to vote early in the June 28 primary election may receive and cast a ballot from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Comanche County Courthouse.

County approves list of ARPA-funded projects

Eric Swanson
Friday, June 24, 2022
LAWTON – Comanche County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 Monday on a list of projects that will be funded with the county’s share of American Rescue Plan Act dollars. Commissioner Gail Turner was absent, but his first deputy, Kenny Curry, filled in for him.
Attendees listen to music during a previous Rock The Park festival and Fourth of July Celebration in Medicine Park. Jeremy Robbins/File Photo

Attendees listen to music during a previous Rock The Park festival and Fourth of July Celebration in Medicine Park. Jeremy Robbins/File Photo

Independence Day in the Wichitas

Curtis Awbrey
Friday, June 24, 2022
Independence Day festivities will be plentiful in the Comanche County communities of Elgin, Medicine Park, Fletcher, Wichita Mountain Estates and Sterling. ELGIN Elgin’s 2nd annual Sounds of Freedom Festival will be held Saturday, July 2 at the Youth Sports Complex. Festivities begin at 8 a.m.

Lawton Speedway continues to sling dirt in the summer heat

News Staff
Friday, June 24, 2022
LAWTON – Racers at Lawton Speedway continued the weekly points series when they took the track on June 18. USRA Limited Modified: In heat one, Robert Elliott took the victory after starting in the second position. After working his way up from the third position, Josh Cournoyer’s and his No.
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