LAWTON, OK — In times of trouble often the smallest gesture can have the largest impact. Recently, The Lawton Constitution began running a coloring page in the newspaper under the headline “color this to help our neighbors.” Each coloring page that was returned to The Constitution was then sent to a local nursing home. Many of you colored pages and sent them, but one local reader went above and beyond.
LAWTON, OK —Eve Sandstrom’s mother was always a fan of mysteries. It was a trait shared between mother and daughter. As a young girl Sandstrom, with permission from her mother, devoured mystery novels from Nancy Drew to Agatha Christie. By the time she was 8 she was reading adult mystery books.
Netflix’s “Tiger King” is trashy, exploitative and — according to some profiled in the docu-series — borderline slanderous; but that doesn’t make it any less entertaining for those of us stuck at home for hours on end, thanks to Covid-19.
LAWTON, OK — COVID-19 crashes Cashroh's plans for April tour and the first week of #VirtualSoundemoniumFest a great beginning to a dark time.
LAWTON, OK — Azaleas are perhaps the premier flowering shrub. Even though they are sold in retail stores here, azaleas do not grow well in Southwest Oklahoma without a lot of soil preparation and site evaluation.
‘Super Mario’ mania is coming to the Nintendo Switch this year.
DUNCAN — The library has always been a place of research. The quiet stacks of books have been at the forefront of learning since the first librarian shushed a particularly loud Greek philosopher. Libraries have weathered the worst the world has thrown at them and always come out on top.
DEAR ABBY: This is an open letter to all those women who write to you knowing their men cheated on them and then ask, “Should I marry him?” In their hearts they already know the answer; they just want YOU to tell them “NO!”
LAWTON, OK — Now that we are all a few weeks into the global outbreak of COVID-19, and we are settling into our new routine of social distancing, it’s time to start thinking about creative ways to keep ourselves entertained.
DEAR ABBY: My husband barely speaks to me. We both work full time and are facing the empty nest very soon. At home, I have to initiate even the smallest of small talk. He’ll never say “Good morning” or ask “How was your day?” Although I work hard to keep the house the way he likes it, he spe…
LAWTON, OK — A selection of new Adult Mystery books has arrived at the Lawton Public Library, 110 SW 4th. To reserve a book, visit the library website at www.lawtonok.gov/departments/library, then click on “your account.”
You will need a library card and a PIN to reserve books. Books also may be reserved in person or by calling the library at 581-3450, ext. 4.
As the Coronavirus continues its march across the country, movie theaters remain shutdown for the foreseeable future. That doesn’t mean we’re completely devoid of entertainment. Thankfully, streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu offer an abundance of options — new and old — f…
LAWTON, OK — A call to local musicians to perform online shows as part of #VirtualSoundemoniumFest to raise money for themselves and their favored venues hopes to spark continued entertainment through the pandemic and Dave Laurence is kicking things off at 5 p.m. Saturday.
Plants on a deck, balconies, or around a patio can accomplish many designs to enhance the beauty of the area. With some thought to selecting flowering plants, foliage plants and small fruit, almost any plant can be adapted to growing in a container or pot.
LAWTON, OK — The Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra has had to postpone its April concert.
Cue heavy metal orchestra music.
LAWTON, OK — A selection of new Juvenile fiction books has arrived at the Lawton Public Library, 110 SW 4th. To reserve a book, visit the library website at www.lawtonok.gov/departments/library, then click on “your account.”
LAWTON, OK — As COVID-19 forces society to a grinding halt, artists are lifting each other up and pulling each other forward through friendship and a shared passion. In Lawton, the Arts for All organization is the glue that is holding the various groups together.
LAWTON, OK — As the nation and the world continue to battle the Coronavirus, theaters have shut down and the latest Hollywood movies have been put on the backburner. I’ll be highlighting movies and content available on Netflix and other streaming services. We can all find something to watch — be it quality entertainment, or not so much — while we wait out this storm.
DEAR ABBY: I have had a serious boyfriend for six months. He’s wonderful, a dream come true. But I find myself more depressed and suicidal than ever. Mom tells me I don’t have any reason to be depressed since I have a boyfriend. It’s like she thinks I have no right to still be despondent ove…
LAWTON, OK — Drop Dead Dammit dropped a new single as ready their EP for release but the Coronavirus-induced state of emergency has them finding new ways to get their music out to the public, shut out of a busy live performance schedule is costing Gannon Freemin & CCRev the momentum to get their new album released and are looking to crowdsourcing.
The Lawton Constitution has suspended publication of its Friday Events Happening and Sunday Arts & Entertainment and Organization calendars until further notice.
LAWTON, OK — Plant diseases can reduce the quantity and quality of food, fiber, and ornamental products from the time of planting to harvest, usage or storage. Spraying with a chemical is not the key to disease prevention. Controlling plant diseases takes a little preplanning, but can go a long way to prevention.
LAWTON, OK — The Holy City of the Wichitas has canceled their annual Prince of Peace Easter Pageant. Originally scheduled to be held on April 4 and 11, the pageant would have celebrated its 95th anniversary this year. Now that celebration is being put on hold in order to take protective measures to held stop the spread of COVID-19.
LAWTON, OK — Crunch has become a hot-button topic, once again, in the video game industry.
Concerts for Easton Corbin, scheduled for Friday, and America, scheduled for April 2 at Apache Casino Hotel in Lawton are being postponed by the respective bands and being rescheduled, the casino announced Friday.
LAWTON, OK — Country singer Easton Corbin will bring his show to Lawton on Friday.
LAWTON, OK — Southwest Oklahomans are in for a high-flying treat next month.
LAWTON, OK — Organizers are making plans for the 7th Annual Red River Craft Beer Festival on May 2.
LAWTON, OK — A selection of new Juvenile picture books has arrived at the Lawton Public Library, 110 SW 4th. To reserve a book, visit the library website at www.lawtonok.gov/departments/library, then click on “your account.”
LAWTON, OK — The A&E Calendar lists events for Sunday through Saturday.
LAWTON, OK — Organization meetings for the week of March 15.
“The Hunt,” the “most talked about movie of the year that no one saw” should be best left unseen by all but the most diehard of action fans.
LAWTON, OK — Head Ned, lead singer for the Simpson's inspired band Okilly Dokilly took time from working on his taxes to speak with the columnist about the band's humble origins and an upcoming show in Oklahoma City, last Thursday was well spent at the Open Mic Night with Big Pete Piehnik at Red Dirt Reloaded, and the column's radio show puts together a great mix tape.
LAWTON, OK — Here is a listing of activities in Southwest Oklahoma happening this weekend.
LAWTON, OK — There are three main things to remember when purchasing plants for the landscape: choosing the right plant, picking a health plant and then taking care of them. None of these are difficult task, but homeowner can improve their chances of success by arming themselves with good information before the purchase is made.
LAWTON, OK — Lawton First Assembly is preparing to host the first of an 8-month series on the church's new core values. These lessons will take place during the monthly "Breakfast of Champions."
Activision announced Monday that “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” would receive a free-to-play battle royale add-on, “Warzone.” The game mode launched Tuesday, and is free to all players — even those who do not own a copy of the latest “Call of Duty” title. Perhaps taking a page out of EA’s pl…
CACHE, OK — The Southwest Oklahoma domino "Tournament of Champions" will be held in Cache, OK this Saturday.
LAWTON, OK —Tomorrow afternoon the Lawton Book and Play Review Club will welcome back Rebecca Blackwood for a presentation on the book “American Princess” written by Stephanie Marie Thornton. This is Blackwood’s fifth time to present to the club in what has become an annual tradition for the former English teacher.
We all have heard about the Trail of Tears left by the Five Civilized Tribes when they were forced by the government in the 1830s to move from their homeland in the Southeast into Oklahoma.
LAWTON, OK — Fun, fellowship and a whole lot of singing — that’s what the Lawton Harmony Chorus is offering during its upcoming open house.
LAWTON, OK — The LaSill Optimist Youth Orchestra and Sinfonia will perform their spring concert Monday. The groups are supported by the LaSill Optimist Club and have been performing for seven years. Kathy Liticker is the conductor of the youth Orchestra and Wayne White is the conductor for Sinfonia. Both groups are overseen by music advisor Susan Diekman.
LAWTON, OK — A pastel portrait by Cameron University Professor of Art Monika Linehan has been selected for inclusion in "Strokes of Genius 11: Finding Beauty," an annual international drawing competition.
Q. My husband had severe pain in his legs and hips. A friend told us about using golden raisins soaked in gin. He started taking this and experienced remarkable improvement. He is not sure if this pain was from traumatic arthritis, as he had a major accident in the past.
LAWTON, OK — Organization meetings for the week of March 8-14.
LAWTON, OK — The A&E Calendar lists events for Sunday through Saturday.
Pixar’s greatest days are almost certainly behind the groundbreaking studio, but works like “Onward” still show there’s some life left in the studio — even if it isn’t very original.
DEAR ABBY: A short time ago, I experienced a terrible loss. I came home from work one evening and found “Martin,” my boyfriend of almost 17 years, dead at the bottom of the stairs. I later found out he had been drinking.
LAWTON, OK — The Redgrass Sting Band's Rick Fowble joined Rodney Whaley to share their notions of the upcoming Park Stomp 2020 events set for March 13-15, and Dweezil Zappa showcases stunning musicianship and with with a performance of his father Frank Zappa's "Hot Rats" while in Oklahoma City.
LAWTON, OK — Here is a listing of activities in Southwest Oklahoma happening this weekend.
