On Saturday the Clinton Daily News will publish an updated list of closings and operational changes caused by coronavirus precautions.

One person was taken to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City and three others were treated and released at AllianceHealth Clinton following a single-vehicle accident shortly after 6 a.m. Tuesday four miles east of Clinton on I-40.

The Edge opening date now uncertain

Chris Gillen, left, and Jim Bailey survey the progress being made at The Edge church’s new home. Plans were to open to the public by Easter weekend, which may be modified now due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Artistic awrads

Clinton High School junior AP artist Ashlynn Fletcher shows off her two pieces that earned Silver and Gold Key awards at the recent Scholastic Art Competition.

Today is the 79th day of 2020 and the first day of spring.

Our health care providers are already stretched, and when the rest of us panic, we make it harder for them to take care of those who are extremely sick. We also unnecessarily risk exposing and spreading COVID-19 to others. We need to make sure our healthcare system can meet the needs of those who are at highest risk for complications from COVID-19, and the easiest way to do that is to use common sense. If you wouldn’t go to the doctor for these symptoms under normal circumstances, please don’t go now.

Kids wear Dr. Seuss-inspired attire

Western Oklahoma Christian School students, from left, Darcy Funk, Cooper Reeves and Kambree Palmer wear college T-shirts, inspired by the Dr. Seuss book, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”

Senator James Lankford (R-OK) has issued a statement following an announcement by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on plans to vote on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which the House passed late last Friday:

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Oklahoma small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

If coordinating schedules to gather the family around the dinner table is a victory in its own right, finding enough time to prepare a well-rounded, flavorful meal may just be a medal-worthy accomplishment.

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