In an effort to prepare for medical surge and prolonged response to COVID-19 in the state, the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps (OKMRC) is recruiting volunteers to serve in medical and nonmedical positions.
Here's what's inside the Tuesday Edition
- Weatherford man killed in argument
- Election filing period to begin
- Veterans’ clinic opening delayed
- Participation urged for reporting census
- Thompson plays team-first role for Lady Reds
- State deaths
Southwest Elementary School teacher Aubrey Stanley displays her notes and laptop, featuring the State Department of Education’s distance learning guidelines, prior to an online teacher meeting. Clinton Public Schools began virtual, distance learning Monday.
The finishing touches are being made to the VA outpatient clinic, under construction in Clinton since last year. But because of the pandemic it won’t be opening its door anytime soon, said Oklahoma City VA Public Affairs Officer Amy Umhoefer.
An apparent heated argument between two friends proved deadly for a young Weatherford man this weekend.
Filing period for four county and several state offices including the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 57 seat that serves this area, is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Even though the COVID-19 coronavirus has dominated the news lately, the important work of completing the 2020 U.S. Census has still continued.
Clinton residents were able to get out of the house, while still maintaining proper social distancing Friday night, dragging their cars down Frisco Avenue. Daniel Ashcraft organized the event, according to the Clinton Chamber of Commerce. It’s planned to go down again this Friday.
Clinton High School artist David Hinds works on a Bob Ross-style painting. The wig is a nod to the late artist. CDN
Clinton High School artist Memo Borjas also gets in on the Bob Ross wig fun.