The latest local casualty in the fight against COVID-19 is Western Plains Library System, which closed all seven of its branches at the end of the day on Tuesday. WPLS plans to reopen on April 6 if conditions warrant, said director Tim Miller, and in the meantime the library will still be providing digital service to its customers.
Since medically unnecessary visitations have been suspended for the time being at long-term care facilities, Grace Living Center resident Judith Harnois makes a video for family members with help from CNA Valeria Juarez, left, and Grace media specialist Stormy Flores. Flores said residents may make up to five one-minute-long videos per day, which she then forwards to loved ones.
Roy Shepherd, 93 years young, gathers pecans produced from two trees in his neighbor’s yard on Sherwood Road. In a special arrangement, so far this season he’s picked up approximately 40 gallons of pecans in exchange for a share of the bounty.
When the City of Clinton received its sales tax payment last week, people were pleasantly surprised to learn that it was up more than $61,000 compared to the same month last year.
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At Western Oklahoma Christian School’s March 4-H meeting, students prepare for the 4-H Cupcake Wars competition. At the table, from left, are Lachlan Penner, Jada Akin and Isla Penner. Bailey Hatfield, standing, was the guest speaker and presenter at the meeting.
Many caregivers struggle to provide care for their loved ones on their own. The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) Area Agency on Aging (AAA) believes it is important that caregivers know they are not alone in their struggle to help their loved ones. The SWODA AAA has a program that may benefit many caregivers in southwestern Oklahoma.
Oklahomans might be more inclined to pursue careers in education under legislation approved recently by the House of Representatives.
During Clinton First cleanup day, Kyle Serfoss replaces old wooden slats at the Acme Park children’s playground.
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