Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has some type of stroke. Even though stroke is a leading cause of disability in America, it is largely preventable and treatable.
Here is a look at Friday's headlines
- CPS releases ‘learning options’
- Library adapts well during virus
- Eastside cleanup is Saturday
- Chamber banquet postponed
- Throwback: Reds go back-to-back
- State deaths
Safety remains a major focus for many local entities and that includes the Clinton Public Library, which is currently quarantining returned books to stop the spread of COVID-19.
The Eastside Coalition would like to remind everyone in Clinton that they’re invited to attend Lincoln Addition Community Day on Saturday, which will begin at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of Eastside Academy. Volunteers will be gathering to fan out into surrounding streets and help their neighbors by mowing lawns and hauling away trash and debris, using roll-offs that the City of Cinton will have set up.
This week Clinton Public Schools released information on the “learning options” students will have in the 2020-21 school year, which begins on Thursday, Aug. 13. Superintendent Tyler Bridges hopes the options are such that no parent is left feeling like they don’t have a good option for their student.
A single-car rollover accident with injuries took place on Gary Boulevard Thursday morning, near Riverside Golf Course. Pictured are, from left, Clinton Police Lt. Shane Harrelson, Sinor EMT Raven Cantrell, Clinton Firefighter Justin Hill, Clinton Police Officer Lacey Hulett, Sinor EMS Critical Care Paramedic Michelle Addington, Clinton Firefighters Dylon Kupka, John Denney and Capt. Forrest Valentine. Two people were involved in the accident. One was not injured and the other received external trunk injuries. The truck apparently swerved to avoid hitting an animal on the roadway.
Clinton Chamber of Commerce President Julie Caldwell has announced that the 2020 Chamber of Commerce Banquet, originally scheduled for Aug. 14, has been postponed by the Chamber’s Board of Directors.
Today is the 199th day of 2020 and the 28th day of summer.
Damarian Bailey tests his skills off of one of the diving boards at the Clinton Public Pool, while lifeguard Colton Sulley, left, and Clinton Parks and Recreation Director Morgan Bonnarens look on in the background.
July 15, 2020