To commemorate the day that’s recognized as the one when the last slave was freed in the U.S., June 19, 1865, organizers said the Clinton community is invited to an all-ages “Juneteenth” celebration to be held from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. June 19.
During a brief emergency meeting Wednesday, the Clinton City Council changed the upcoming filing dates for mayor, and Ward 2 and Ward 4 council seats to June 15, 16 and 17.
The Clinton Fire Department and Clinton Police Department assisted on a two-car wreck with minor injuries at the intersection of Neptune Drive and Chapman Road Wednesday morning. Police Lt. Miguel Gonzales talks with one person involved in the accident, while CFD firefighters, from left, Justin Hill, in background, Ronnie Williams and Capt. Forrest Valentine help on scene. CDN
Today is the 163rd day of 2020 and the 85th day of spring.
DAY SHIFT
June 9-10, 2020
Dear Doctor: Every time I turn on the news and hear about the coronavirus, the symptoms keep changing. Why is that? How do we even know when we should go see a doctor?
Legislative leaders recently filed an action with the Oklahoma Supreme Court in response to a recent federal court motion by Gov. Kevin Stitt that poses significant risk to states’ rights and the Oklahoma Constitution’s separation of powers.
Here is a look at Wednesday's headlines
- City filing dates must be changed
- Parks will charge for parking
- Six vehicles involved in crash near Sayre
- ODOT projects moving forward, thanks to funding
- Stimulus benefits may arrive as debit card
City of Clinton Public Works Director Leonard Jackson smooths out some concrete around the edges of the new playground at McLain Rogers Park. CDN