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Maranian headed to South Korea

Thu, 04/12/2018 - 3:03am Mitch Meador

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley has announced the next assignment for Brig. Gen. Stephen J. Maranian, commandant of the U.S.

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Elgin teachers, staff divided over return

Thu, 04/12/2018 - 3:03am Josh Rouse

ELGIN A veil of unease hung over Elgin Public Schools Wednesday on what would otherwise be a normal spring school day.

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Bond set at $5 million for man accused in homicide

Thu, 04/12/2018 - 3:01am Scott Rains

Bond was set at $5 million for an 18-year-old Duncan man who told investigators he'd shot and killed his child's mother.

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Fire danger high today, Friday

Thu, 04/12/2018 - 2:58am Scott Rains

High winds and dry conditions are mixing the right ingredients for the wrong kind of hot toddy in Southwest Oklahoma over the next few days.

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Tickets on sale for dinner theatre

Thu, 04/12/2018 - 2:58am Staff

Duncan Christians Concerned will hold it's annual Dinner Theater at 6:30 p.m. April 20 at Duncan's First Baptist Church.

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Lawton Council adopts rules of decorum

Wed, 04/11/2018 - 2:58am Kim McConnell

Members of the City Council now have specific rules of decorum to follow when conducting meetings, as do residents who attend those meetings.

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LPS will be closed for 7th day today

Wed, 04/11/2018 - 2:58am Josh Rouse

Lawton Public Schools will be closed for the seventh day today as part of the ongoing work stoppage.

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Defendants enter guilty pleas in court

Wed, 04/11/2018 - 2:57am Staff

The following defendants entered guilty pleas in Comanche County District Court and received sentences:

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Farming in America will be discussed at Cameron

Wed, 04/11/2018 - 2:57am Staff

In conjunction with Cameron University's current academic festival "American Identities in the 21st Century", Cameron University is pleased to present "Farmland and the American Dream: Who Will Far

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Texas man faces rape, molestation charges here

Wed, 04/11/2018 - 2:56am Vicky Smith

A 63-year-old Denton, Texas, man is being held in jail on a half million dollar bond after allegedly raping and molesting three girls for more than two years in Comanche County.

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'Diversity in the Military' will be discussed at CU

Wed, 04/11/2018 - 2:55am Staff

In conjunction with Cameron University's academic festival "American Identities in the 21st Century," Cameron University will present "Diversity in the Military" at 4 p.m.

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Shooting reported

Wed, 04/11/2018 - 2:55am Staff

Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding the suspect of a shooting on Tuesday afternoon.

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Some area schools still holding class

Wed, 04/11/2018 - 2:54am Staff

When thousands of teachers across the state marched from their classrooms to the steps of the State Capitol, educators in two local districts remained behind in their own classrooms to continue tea

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State Senator announces bid to run for lieutenant governor

Wed, 04/11/2018 - 2:52am Scott Rains

In making a stop at Cameron University's McMahon Centennial Complex Tuesday night, Oklahoma State Sen. Anastasia A. Pittman stated her case for seeking the lieutenant governor's office.

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Girl critical after accident

Wed, 04/11/2018 - 2:52am Vicky Smith

CACHE What a Cache woman described as "every parent's worst nightmare" became her reality Monday morning when her only daughter was struck by a utility truck.

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Teachers given more time to finish state tests

Mon, 04/09/2018 - 11:41pm Josh Rouse

Area teachers and students will have more time to complete state-mandated tests when they return to the classroom at the conclusion of the teacher walkout.

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Duncan man charged with murder of child's mother

Mon, 04/09/2018 - 11:36pm Scott Rains

An 18-year-old Duncan man is in jail for first-degree murder after he told investigators he'd shot and killed his child's mother early Saturday morning.

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Supply tightens

Mon, 04/09/2018 - 11:36pm Anonymous

The paper (newsprint) used to print The Lawton Constitution you hold in your hands cost 10 percent more than it did just a few weeks ago – and is likely to cost as much as 40 percent more in coming

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Member residency proposal tops council agenda

Mon, 04/09/2018 - 11:33pm Kim McConnell

Conduct during City Council meetings and a proposal to require members of city boards and commissions to live within the city limits will top the agenda when the council meets today.

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Citizens committe votes to disband

Mon, 04/09/2018 - 11:32pm Kim McConnell

A citizens committee voted to disband Monday, after a split decision on whether the City Council should allow citizens to vote to amend the city charter.

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Lawton FFA's annual plant sale begins Wednesday

Mon, 04/09/2018 - 11:21pm Grace Leonhart

The Lawton FFA, which consists of FFAs from middle schools, elementary schools and all three high schools in Lawton, will host its annual plant sale beginning Wednesday from 3:30-6:30 p.m.