FRIDAY 5-1-2020
The Oklahoma State Department of Health has reported there are now 11 confirmed coronavir
Here's a look at the Weekend Headlines
- Most local churches waiting to reopen
- AllianceHealth Clinton resumes procedures
- Duarte continues to prepare for OU color guard tryouts
- In their own words - Ellie Stottmann, SJ Adkinson
Gov. Kevin Stitt has lifted restrictions on social gatherings effective May 1, giving churches the green light to resume holding regular worship services. However, Clinton churches appear to be moving cautiously as they inch toward getting back to “normal.” Recommended social distancing guidelines will continue to be observed, and conditions will be reevaluated regularly.
This is another installment of “In Their Own Words” where we are asking area students to write in about whatever is on their mind. Submissions may cover any topic. Articles and pictures may be dropped off at 522 Avant or emailed to cdneditor@swbell.net.
This week AllianceHealth Clinton has resumed performing elective procedures for patients who have had to delay surgery or other nonemergency procedures since COVID-19 restrictions were put in place last month. The hospital is following Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s Executive Order allowing some elective surgeries and procedures in hospitals with a low or no-COVID-19 census.
Numerous Clinton graduates returned to town when their respective universities closed down in-person schooling due to COVID-19.
DAY SHIFT
City employee Alex Tyler begins fixing a water main break Thursday night. According to Clinton City Manager Mark Skiles, a subcontractor was doing a job for another company (not for the city) and bored through an eight-inch water main south of AllianceHealth Clinton. The break was fixed by 9 p.m.
Rural Housing Service and United States of America to Dyrek Willis, QCD. Lots 8 and 9, Blk. 2, Koper Addn. Weatherford.