Thursday morning the Oklahoma State Department of Health confirmed the first case of coronavirus reported for Custer County.
It was not known where the person afflicted lived within the county.
The Clinton City Council met in emergency session before noon Thursday to determine the City of Clinton’s COVID-19 virus policy.
After more than an hour of debate that was contentious at times, the council approved Resolution 900 by a 4-1 vote.
Shut down due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, Route 66 Museum Director Pat Smith and a few volunteers are making the best of the situation by getting caught up on a few projects that had been put on hold for a while.
Even after participating in a conference call this week with Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister, Clinton Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Hime said there are still a lot of unanswered questions about how school districts should proceed in their response to what
Washington Elementary math and science teachers were awarded a Clinton Public School Foundation grant for the school’s annual STEM night.
FRIDAY MARCH 20
SENIOR EVENT: Grocery shopping. For a ride call (580) 309-3467. 8:30 a.m.
MEETING: Clinton AA meets in the basement of United Methodist Church, 1001 Frisco Ave. 8 p.m.
SATURDAY MARCH 21
When tornadoes and severe storms threaten communities this spring, residents may find their public storm shelters are not open.
They may also find they’re less willing to hurry to their neighbors’ house to protect themselves by crowding into their underground shelter.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health has listed the first case of confirmed coronaviru
In accordance with federal and state recommendations, the dining area at Mazzio’s Pizza, and those in several other local restaurants, are closed to the public but they are still providing pick-up and delivery service. From left are co-owner Hector Hernandez, taking a phone order; deliveryman Kyler Cummings; and co-owner Ethan Pool.