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Time For the 17th Annual Saddle Mountain Fire Association Calf Fry

Nancy Mace — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:21:03 +0000

The Saddle Mountain Fire Association is having their annual calf fry on Friday, April 19th. This is the 17th year that the association has hosted this event. David and I belong to the Saddle Mountain Fire Association and I can tell you, the annual calf fry is not only a lot of work but is [...]

Eisenhower High School Freshman Conducting Community-Wide Food Drive

Nancy Mace — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:43:56 +0000

Nearly 400 Eisenhower High School freshmen are asking the people of Lawton to help this weekend as they conduct a community-wide food drive to collect as many non-perishable food items as possible for the local food bank. Students could win as much as $5,000 to aid local charities through “Lead2Feed”, a leadership program sponsored by USA Today, the [...]

Lawton Patriot Lions Club Hosts the Second Annual "Dining in the Dark" Event

Nancy Mace — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:59:05 +0000

Last year I was watching an episode of "Ellen" when she sent Amy (who is totally afraid of the dark) to dine in the dark. It was hilarious to watch Amy jump and talk to people that weren't even there and scream for no reason at all. I thought to myself I would really like to try that some time.

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 [...]

It's Girl Scout Cookie Time – There's An App For That

Nancy Mace — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:12:26 +0000

It's that time of year when we all go a little crazy for cookies. If you're out and about and get a craving, the "Cookie Locator" app for iPhone and Android helps locate the closest cookie sale to you.

Salvation Army Kicks Off Kettle Campaign

James "Bubba" Meeks — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:23:41 +0000

The Salvation Army kicked off their Christmas Kettle Campaign drive on Nov. 27 at the Central Mall. Captain Ernest Hull of the Lawton Salvation Army started off the campaign with more than just a little bell and kettle, he brought out the MacArthur High School Drum Line for assistance to help create buzz that Christmas is [...]

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 [...]

22nd Annual Moonlight Walk Against Drugs

Nancy Mace — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:39:14 +0000

The 22nd Annual Moonlight Walk Against Drugs will be held on Wednesday, October 17th, 2012 at 7pm at Elmer Thomas Park. The Ribbon Cutting and Kickoff will take place at 7pm, with the Walk starting immediately after. Participation in our walk is FREE! Prior to the start of the Walk, from 5:30pm-7pm, there will be [...]

Benefit Breakfast Set for Lawton's American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund

Frank Seres — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:24:10 +0000

Wildfires, residential fires and storm damage have all played a major roll in bringing down the balance of Lawton’s American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Local Red Cross officials hope an upcoming benefit breakfast will help. The public is invited to the breakfast provided by the Mason’s Pilot Lodge #367. It’ll be Saturday, August 18th from [...]

Country Singer Neal McCoy Returns to 'Celebration Of Freedom' [VIDEO]

Jeri Anderson — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:30:19 +0000

Hobart, Oklahoma is the setting for the 4th Annual Celebration of Freedom this weekend, May 25th-May 28th. Country Entertainer Neal McCoy makes his second visit to this huge celebration weekend with a concert on Saturday night.

Lawton Food Bank Invites You to 'Eat Out Against Hunger'

Frank Seres — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:33:23 +0000

The Lawton Food Bank’s ‘Eat Out Against Hunger’ campaign continues throughout the month of May. Get a $10 ticket and get any meal any time at Golden Corral, with all the proceeds going to the Lawton Food Bank. Think of it this way – you can feed your family while you’re helping feed many families here [...]

Lawton Firefighters 'Fill The Boot' Raising Money for Lawton's Muscular Dystrophy Association

Frank Seres — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:35:12 +0000

If you find yourself at the corner of Sheridan & Cache Road anytime over the next 3 days, chances are you'll see Lawton Firefighters there - boots in hand - raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Their annual 'Fill The Boot' campaign is underway today (Tuesday) until 6pm, Wednesday & Thursday from 8:30am to 6pm each day.

Day Two of Lawton's Largest Garage Antique and Collectible Sale

KLAW Morning Crew — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:17:56 +0000

The deals are happening at the second day of Lawton’s Largest Garage Antique and Collectible sale! Just $2 to get in and children 14 and under are free. I have been walking around trying to find some of the unique items at the sale and wanted to share the photos with you. See anything [...]

Time For the 16th Annual Saddle Mountain Fire Association Calf Fry

Nancy Mace — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:11:11 +0000

The Saddle Mountain Fire Association is having their annual calf fry on Friday, April 20th. This is the 16th year that the association has hosted this event. David and I belong to the Saddle Mountain Fire Association and I can tell you, the annual calf fry is not only a lot of work but is [...]

Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club Wants Your Help with Their Adopt-A-Child Program

Nancy Mace — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:00:13 +0000

The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Lawton/Fort Sill has just kicked off their second annual "Adopt-A-Child" program. This year Senator Randy Bass has been chosen as the 2012 Campaign Spokesperson. Senator Bass recalls attending the Lawton/Fort Sill Boys and Girls Club as a child and remembers it as a fun place to go after school where he could play basketball, baseball and learn the sport of boxing.

Bucking Bulls and Cowboys Coming to the Lawton Rangers Rodeo Arena

Nancy Mace — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:17:49 +0000

Join the excitement at the Lawton Rangers Rodeo Arena as the Teresa Speir Memorial Bull Riding & Concert comes to Lawton, OK. Witness top bull riders hang on for the ride of a lifetime with some of the toughest, meanest bulls in the sport.

Flower Mound Volunteer Fire Department is Having Their Annual BBQ Fund Raiser

Nancy Mace — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:40:10 +0000

The Flower Mound Volunteer Fire Department is having their annual fund raiser BBQ lunch tomorrow (Saturday, March 10th) from 11am to 6pm at the Flower Mound School Gymnasium. Rural Oklahoma depends on its volunteer fire departments to assist in all types of emergencies. Do you remember last year the huge wild fires in the Wichita [...]

The Annual AmTryke Race is This Saturday

Nancy Mace — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:04:17 +0000

The AmTryke Races are back again with its annual completion at the Central Mall sponsored by Mountain Metro AMBUCS. Pedaling with your hands and feet is not easy, trust me, I have been a participant for the past 8 years, but the race is so much fun.

Regional Food Bank and Jersey Mike's Team Up for March Month of Giving

KLAW Morning Crew — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:01:12 +0000

The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is joining forces with Jersey Mike’s Subs in Lawton for the 2nd Annual March “Month of Giving” fundraising campaign to help make a difference in children’s lives. The campaign will culminate in the nationwide event, Jersey Mike’s “Make A Difference Day” on Wednesday, March 28.