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Ward 4 Candidates Face Voters at Lawton–Fort Sill Chamber Forum
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The Lawton–Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ward 4 City Council candidate forum Tuesday night at the Hilton Garden Inn & Convention Center, giving voters a chance to hear directly from George Gill and Tiffiney Dimery ahead of the upcoming election.
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On The Record: A Conversation with Matt Tranquill
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The Lawton Town Crier speaks with Matt Tranquill for a candid “On The Record” conversation about Lawton, leadership, and what it means to serve this community. In this interview, Matt talks about his path to Lawton, the challenges he sees on the horizon, and the opportunities he believes our city can seize if residents…
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Sunday Evening Crier – September 14, 2025
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This week’s Sunday Evening Crier captures a turning point for Lawton’s civic life.
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LEDC Report: Billions in Projects Poised to Shape Lawton’s Future
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Lawton could see more than $30 billion in investment and nearly 16,000 jobs, according to the LEDC’s annual report. Projects from rocket motors to data centers signal a new era of growth and opportunity for the city.
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Lawton City Council Moves Public Comment to End of Meetings Amid Debate on Transparency
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On Sept. 9, the Lawton City Council voted to move public comment to the end of meetings, sparking debate over transparency, accountability, and how residents can meaningfully participate.
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Lawton Election Results: Council, Charter Amendments Decided
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Kirby Brown and Allan Hampton will serve full terms on the Council. Ward 4 faces a runoff between Dimery and Gill. Voters embraced the city’s new “True North” guiding values but opted not to extend employee probation periods.
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James L. Hooton Appointed to Ward 1
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James Lane Hooton has been appointed to represent Ward 1 on the Lawton City Council. He will be sworn in September 23 and serve the unexpired term until the next municipal election.
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🎙️ Sunday Evening Crier – Episode 1: Relaunch
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Garrett Jackson previews Lawton’s week ahead — County budget talks, City Council meetings, elections, and community highlights including the Farmers Market and Amethyst and Ink Books.
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🎙️ Lawton Town Crier is Upgrading Its Podcasting Equipment
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We’re excited to share that Lawton Town Crier is upgrading its podcasting equipment. Our older gear had started to show its age, so we’ve invested in studio-grade microphones and a new podcast recorder to bring our audio quality up to professional standards.
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From the Archives: Interview with Fred Fitch (August 6, 2009)
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On August 6, 2009, The Lawton Town Crier sat down with Fred Fitch, owner of Fitch Industries and then a candidate for Mayor of Lawton. The conversation took place in his office in Lawton and was published as Lawton Town Crier, Episode 16. This interview offers a snapshot of community priorities at the time—economic…