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Mother's Day Ideas for Moms in Lawton

Clay Miller — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:00:59 +0000

Mother’s day is this upcoming Sunday. Flowers are a great way to show your appreciation to the special mom in your life. I am going a step further. I am going to list some other ways to treat mom to a special day right here in Lawton. Get mom out of the kitchen. Let her have a day when everyone else will do [...]

Be a Below Zero Hero – Take the Polar Plunge For Special Olympics This Weekend!

Jeri Anderson — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:30:17 +0000

It will be a chilly opportunity to help out the Special Olympic during this weekend’s Polar Plunge, held once again at the Lawton Country Club. Each participant must raise a minimum of $75 to earn the honor to take the plunge. The Lawton Police Department [...]

Join Townsquare Media in the Fight to End Alzheimer's Disease [PHOTOS]

Jeri Anderson — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:38:20 +0000

I was amazed when I read the statistic that one in eight baby boomers will develop Alzheimer’s Disease! That’s most of us folks! Now is the time to stop this mind robbing disease. Most of us know someone affected by Alzheimer’s. With me, it’s my Mom. She is the sweetest lady, but she cannot remember [...]

Kids Showcase Their Businesses at Kids Inc. Event [VIDEO]

Jeri Anderson — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:24:09 +0000

The six finalists from the Kids Inc. Facebook contest set up shop at Lawton's Central Mall in Center Court. These young businessmen and women came prepared to make money, as they showed their wares and demonstrated maturity bey

Practice Makes Perfect – Preparations Underway for 77th Lawton Rangers Rodeo

Jeri Anderson — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:54:58 +0000

Weeks before the cowboys arrive to compete in the 77th Annual Lawton Rangers Rodeo, the Rangers are practicing the Grand Entry to make sure everyone knows their job and placement for the rodeo August 8-11. Last night, I was invited by a friend to come out to the L. O. Ranch Arena on the East side [...]

Local Lawton Business Jingles – Do You Remember These?

Clay Miller — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:00:38 +0000

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You turn on the radio or the television. And there it is. Another commercial break. Just what is it about these commercials that make them stand out and cause you to hum them all day or out of the blue start to sing it? The hook or the jingle. That catchy song or phrase that advertisers have put into the ad on purpose. And we all know that it is close to Christmas time when you hear this catchy jingle from BC Clark.

Football Is Here – Lawton's Contribution To The Pros Our Best 5

Clay Miller — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:00:28 +0000

This day is like no other. It marks not only the beginning of a new month, but the turning of the seasons. We say so long to summer and the heat and now turn our attention to the cooler weather and the sport that accompanies it. Football! Many guys dream that some day when they [...]

The Worst Roads in Lawton and Duncan

Clay Miller — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 01:41:48 +0000

How many times a day, week or month do you drive around only to see the infamous Orange sign then to be met with the bounty of Orange cones and barrels? Ah the joy of road work. Plenty of it going on in our area. But no matter how fast and efficient that out city [...]

Little Known Facts About The Lawton Area

Frank Seres — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:29:39 +0000

August 6th is an important day in Lawton's history. It's her birthday, and this year she'll be 110.

But you probably knew that.

It's kinda strange to refer to Lawton using the words 'her' and 'she', knowing that she is named for a man - Civil War Medal Of Honor recipient, Major General Henry Ware Lawton.

You knew that, right?

Well, we went to the web to find some little known facts about the Lawton area. Here's some of what we found.

Best Outdoor Activities Around Lawton – Our Top Five

Frank Seres — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:08:58 +0000

5.) Get In The Water – Head To The Waterpark Lawton and Wichita Falls It’s hot! I know – understatement of the year. Well, if you’re tired of staying indoors where it’s nice and cool, you could venture out and find some water. That reminds me – LATS just started running bus routes to LETRA, [...]

Fourth of July Events in Lawton – Clay's Top 5

Clay Miller — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:58:02 +0000

Independence Day; Fourth of July; freedom. They all have a common thread. If it were not for our founding fathers, we would all be drinking tea, eating crumpets, driving on the wrong side of the road and watching the BBC. But gratefully the men, most who paid dearly for freedom, have caused this day to [...]

Best Places to go Swimming in Lawton – Clay's Top Five

Clay Miller — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:04:18 +0000

Ah the Dog Days of Summer. Well not yet. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac this period of time does not even start until July 3rd. But if you have been hanging around SW Oklahoma as of late, you know that this heat is here to stay!

Broken Arm or Broken Heart – Which is Worse?

Jeri Anderson — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:54:35 +0000

There was a recent survey from 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair that said that over 70% of the people surveyed said that they had never lied about their age. Ok, that sounds reasonable. It went on to say that 9 out of 10 women, and 75% of the men polled said that the pain of a broken [...]

Best Places to Take Dad on Father's Day in Lawton

Nancy Mace — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:54:06 +0000

Looking for something more thoughtful than a tie for dear Dad on Father’s Day? Here are some ideas that would please even the grumpiest of old men. 5. redhawks game Does Dad like ballgames? Tickets to a RedHawks game would be a really fun gift. Family entertainment, great baseball, fireworks and stadium food! What more [...]

Best Dog-Friendly Places In Lawton

Nancy Mace — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:00:56 +0000

My assignment this week was to write about the best dog-friendly places in Lawton. Guess what! There is only one! The dog park on the west side of town. It is at the old McMahon Soccer park on southwest Lee. To get there, you’ll turn south on a gravel road just west of McCoy’s. This [...]

Top 5 Things To Do In SW Oklahoma For Memorial Day Weekend

Frank Seres — Fri, 27 May 2011 03:00:31 +0000

1.) Ft. Sill National Cemetery Memorial Day Program 2648 NE Jake Dunn Rd, Elgin Let’s not forget the reason for Memorial Day! Sure, it’s the unofficial kick-off to summer, filled with backyard barbecues and time spent at the lake. But the real reason we have Memorial Day – this federal holiday formerly known as Decoration [...]

Best Playgrounds in Lawton – Critter (and Liberty)'s Top Five

KLAW Morning Crew — Fri, 20 May 2011 17:37:31 +0000

1.) BRIDGE PARK
located on the corner of D Avenue & Sheridan Road.

For those of us who remember Doe Doe Park from back in the day it’s great to return to the site of so many summer memories. Sadly the water park is long gone b

Best Places in Lawton for a Bachelor Party – Shotgun's Top Five

Steve Kelly — Mon, 16 May 2011 20:01:54 +0000

GOLF

A golf outing with the guys is always a great send off into the life of a married man. You get all your friend together and a box of cigars and will if you are me 2 dozen golf balls and you head off to the golf course. There are many

Best Places In Lawton (Or Surrounding Area) For A Bachelorette Party

Jeri Anderson — Fri, 13 May 2011 02:32:17 +0000

The Mattie Beal Home 5th & Summit, Lawton Pure elegance. That is the feeling you will get with a Bachelorette party at the Mattie Beal Home. You could even make it even more fun with period costumes from the 1900’s. Mattie Beal Home has a full service kitchen, so you can bring your food, or [...]

Best Places to Take Mom on Mother's Day in Lawton

Nancy Mace — Fri, 06 May 2011 22:59:20 +0000

I am not a Mom but I thought about what my Mom would enjoy and what I would enjoy doing with my Mom and came up with these 5 places or things you could do for your Mom on Mother’s Day in or around Lawton. Wildflower walk This time of year the Oklahoma Wildflowers are [...]