Health

Unfortunately due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in S.W. Oklahoma Southwestern Medial Center has reinstated their "No Visitors" policy starting today (11-05-20). Only patients receiving medical care will be permitted into the hospital at this time. This includes the main hospital and all the clinics as well.

CCMH (Comanche County Memorial Hospital) has reinstated their "No Visitor" policy due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The dreaded second wave of Coronavirus looks to be here as we're seeing more and more cases in S.W. Oklahoma and around the country.

Yesterday afternoon (10-13-20) the Lawton City Council voted to keep the mandatory mask ordinance in effect until mid January of 2021. That will be the earliest or next time the members will review the ordinance to amend or remove it.

Lawton City Hall The Lawton City Council will be meeting today in regular session at 2:00pm CST to discuss and vote on possibly ending the mandatory mask ordinance. All citizens are encouraged to voice their opinions, as well as local and area businesses. The meeting will be held in the auditorium at Lawton City Hall in downtown located at: 212 S.W. 9th street, on the corner of 9th and C Ave.

It's going to be a good time and for a really great cause. Get ready for the 1st Annual Bikers & Bras breast cancer awareness poker run and fundraiser. It all goes down on Saturday, October 17th 2020 (10-17-20) at Diamondback Harley Davidson 301 S.E. Interstate Drive in Lawton.

You'd think we wouldn't have to even say this, but, don't drink hand sanitizer! Once again there are people doing crazy things and causing serious damage to their bodies and in some cases even death.

And the debate rages...

Yesterday (09-28-20) the Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down a petition that could have legalized recreational marijuana. The petition if it collected enough signatures would have placed State Question 813 on the November 8th 2022 ballot. With a majority vote State Question 813 would have legalized recreational marijuana in the state for anyone 18 years of age or older. It would have also imposed a 25% tax on all sales.

This past weekend the family and I where looking for something to do so we decided to take a little trip to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. It's been awhile since we've been out there, plus the weather was perfect for a quick hike and picnic. Before we hit the road we checked the TravelOK app to plan our attack and we even found some new places we've never visited before.

If you're looking for comfortable, high quality, durable footwear that will keep you on your feet and moving all day without pain or fatigue and that lasts and lasts you have to check out Red Wing Shoes in Lawton, OK. located at 3403 N.W. Cache Road.

Do your part and help the OBI (Oklahoma Blood Institute) beef up the blood supply. They'll be hosting a blood drive today (09-03-20) from 9:00am until 4:00pm and again tomorrow (09-04-20) from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Oklahoma Blood Institute in downtown Lawton, OK. located at 211 S.W. A Avenue.

Going on today (08-29-20) the OBI (Oklahoma Blood Institute) is hosting a blood drive at Legend Driven, located at 5002 N.W. Cache Road. The blood drive will take place from 10:00am until 3:00pm.