Health

Tonight would be the opening game, but they caught the rona.

Oklahoma Blood Institute Announces Aggressive Campaign to Recruit Convalescent Plasma Donors in Light of Skyrocketing Demand

The Lawton, Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce notified it's members today that the city of Lawton is requesting that all local and area businesses help with the new mask ordinance as much as possible. They aren't asking businesses to enforce the order, just assist with informing the public that the order is in place and that it needs to be followed. This along with signage at all entryways that a face mask is required.

Until further notice, the East branch of FSFCU is closed for all banking.

For the first time, maybe ever, Walmart will be closed on Thanksgiving day this year. I don't ever remember Walmart being closed on any other day than Christmas. This year the retail giant has decided to close it's doors and allow employees to spend time with their families.

Lets look at some solid options to comply with government overreach.

It's the question we keep hearing and the one most people want an answer to. Will there be sports this Fall? Students, parents and sports fans a like all want to know what the plans will be and how the City of Lawton Parks and Recreation Department will be handling sports and other group activities this Fall.

The Lawton city council voted today (07-17-20) in favor of a mandatory face mask order. The new ordinance will require all citizens to wear a mask or covering while in public. With the recent increase of positive COVID-19 cases in the state and county the city of Lawton is taking steps to help slow or stop the spread of the Coronavirus.

Another store can be added to the list that will require face masks to be wron in order to enter and shop. Kohl's announced yesterday evening that like Walmart they would also start requiring customers to wear face masks or coverings while in the store. The new policy will go into effect this Monday, July 20th 2020 (07-20-20).

The city council will be meeting tomorrow afternoon Friday, July 17th 2020 (07-17-20) at 2:00pm CST to vote on the proposed face mask ordinance. The council committee will present their plans which follow or mirror similar face mask ordinances in the state and across the Nation in an effort to help slow or hopefully stop the spread of COVID-19.

Starting next week on Monday, July 20th 2020 (07-20-20) you will be required to wear a face mask or covering to enter and shop at any Walmart or Sam's Club, including Neighborhood Markets.

The City of Lawton will mandate that face masks must be worn in all city owned or run indoor properties starting this Wednesday, July 15th 2020 (07-15-20). Some of the facilities that you will have to wear a mask to enter include: Lawton City Hall, Lawton Police and Fire Departments, The City Hall Annex building and any other indoor property that is owned and/or operated by the city of Lawton.