Support local restaurants during Oklahoma Restaurant Days
LAWTON, Okla. – You can support local restaurants just by eating out over the next few days. Governor Kevin Stitt said the first three days of October will be Oklahoma Restaurant Days in support and celebration of Oklahoma owned restaurants. Dr. Krista Smith-Ratliff with the…
Six Things That May Be Hard To Find This Winter
LAWTON, Okla. – Because 2020 is the year that won’t just quit bashing everyday life, there are rumors circulating right now about things that might be hard to find in stores come this winter. Granted, I realize that by expressing even the slightest belief in…
Lawton representative discusses rural VFD dispatch problems, solutions
LAWTON, Okla. – A Lawton representative is tackling an issue with how rural volunteer fire departments are dispatched to emergencies that are in a different county but may just be a few miles up the road. Representative Trey Caldwell says even if you live near…
Lawton FFA helps families in need during Thanksgiving
LAWTON, Okla. -Thursday local FFA students from all the Lawton High Schools delivered Thanksgiving baskets for LPS families in need. The baskets have everything families need for a Thanksgiving meal including a turkey or ham. This is the 6th year the FFA has done this…
Local library looking to strengthen literacy program
LAWTON, Okla. – The Lawton Public Library is putting on an Adult Literacy Roundtable discussion. Lawton Public Library Director Kristin Herr is putting on this roundtable event to gather more resources, not duplicate services, and reach more people. “We’re inviting the people in our community…
10 more fire- and EMS-themed family books to enjoy
LAWTON, Okla. – Kids are more engaged with the world around us than ever before, and what better way to introduce them to the work and sacrifice of first responders than by reading about them? In these 10 fire-themed books aimed at the whole family, learn…
Get Ready for Park-O-Treat at Elmer Thomas Park
LAWTON, Okla. – This year the kids will get twice the candy for Halloween! Get ready for the 1st Annual Park-O-Treat brought to you by Ellipsis. The event will take place at Elmer Thomas Park on Halloween night Saturday, October 31st 2020 (10-31-20) from 4:00pm until 6:00pm. Park-O-Treat at Elmer Thomas Park is FREE family event….
The Halloween Spirit Is Already Happening
LAWTON, Okla. – 2020 is the year of no-chill… why should the holiday season be any different? For years, the consumer animatronic market has been pretty stagnant. We get promised these Hollywood level productions only to open a box that was obviously built by the…
