Lawton Veterans Home Achieves Highest Census Since 2020

STATEWIDE – The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) announced that the Lawton Veterans Home has reached its highest resident census since 2020.

Massey Passes PD Reins

Beth Massey will retire as Watonga’s chief of police on July 10. It will be the culmination of a 45 year career in law enforcement.Massey said she began as a park ranger at Fountain Head, a now-shuttered state park at a time when there were few women in law enforcement.

Pool Cues

Watonga residents want a community pool. However, that project is more than just grabbing a bunch of shovels and getting started.There must be decisions made based on the needs of the town. It must comply with federal, state and local laws.

SNAP Trends Headed in the Right Direction

Turnout excuse doesn’t hold water By Jonathan Small In a statewide election, Oklahoma voters strongly rejected State Question 832, which would have dramatically increased the minimum wage in perpetuity, by a margin of 55 percent to 45 percent.Now SQ 832 supporters are blaming their loss on the vote...