Here is a look at Friday's headlines

- Judge upholds Glancy Motel condemnation

- Eastside Coalition to host cleanup, community day

- Custer County Free Fair undecided

- SH-73 near Foss closing until fall

- CHS prepping before first practice

Eastside Coalition to host cleanup, community day

The recently formed Eastside Coalition, led by Jamila Bell, is organizing a “community day” in the city’s Lincoln Addition. The entire Clinton community is invited to the event, Bell said.

The announcement in June that the 2020 Oklahoma State Fair had been cancelled left many here wondering if the 2020 Custer County Free Fair will follow suit. The answer — for now, at least — is that it’s too soon to know.

This week Clinton City Attorney Ryan Meacham informed the city council the federal bankruptcy judge in Texas has removed the hold that was put on the condemnation of the Glancy Motel. This means the property is condemned and the city has the authority to demolish it at any time.

A ‘friendly’ push

Riley Hoffman, left, gets a “little” extra push from his brother, Cooper, and Cory Randle, on one of the swings at McLain Rogers Park’s new playground.

Today is the 192nd day of 2020 and the 21st day of summer.

Keeping busy

Palmer Matlock helps a neighbor out during his extended summer break by mowing their lawn.

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced recently that Phase 2 of Oklahoma Business Relief Program (OBRP) will begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14. With less than two weeks until the second round opens, many participating financial institutions are continuing to work with businesses interested in applying to gather the required information in advance.

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