Survial training vital to U.S. Air Force

A torrential downpour covered a thickly forested mountain in western North Carolina. The drum of heavy raindrops pounding against leaves and ground drowned out all sound, save for a few expletives shouted out when unfortunate souls would slip on the mud while ascending a 55-degree incline on the waterlogged mountain.

Navy Medical Research contributing to COVID-19 fight

In early March, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio joined the fight against COVID-19 and future pandemic viruses by contributing knowledge from relevant studies and providing backup medical support at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC).

Deck department aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush installed one of two 30-ton anchors on the ship’s starboard side June 16, bringing the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier one step closer to completing its docking at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

Here is a look at Friday's edition

- School year calendar plans ahead 

- Clinton pair flown to OKC hospital following accident

- Dr. George Renison named a Distinguished Alumnus 

- Helton takes over as SWOSU AD

- Reds win via walk off

- State deaths

New members

Billy Goodwin, left, of Western Medical and Arleth Cifuentes of Simple Solutions, LLC, were installed as new board members of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce. Matt Jett of Jett Distributing was also approved, but not present at Wednesday’s luncheon.

Dr. George Renison named a Distinguished Alumnus

George Renison, DVM, MS, MPH, of Custer City, was recently named a 2020 Distinguished Alumnus by Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. An Oklahoma native, Dr. Renison earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Oklahoma State’s veterinary college in 1988.

As the 2020 election season shifts into high gear approaching the summer, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is reminding political candidates and volunteers to not jeopardize safety and to do their part in saving taxpayer money and keeping Oklahoma’s highways and interstates free of unsig

Can opener

Vince Jones prepares to make a big splash while cooling down recently in the Clinton Municipal Pool.

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