Ever since the first CO- VID-19 numbers for counties within the state were released, people wanted to know what towns were affected by the disease.

Tower receiving new paint

Wires will be draped over the Clinton water tower on the west end of town for an extended amount of time, as a work crew began prepping the tower for a new paint job this week. CDN

Silos attains leadership program

It was announced that Clinton High School junior Litzy Silos is one of 52 students in the state to have been accepted into the Youth Leadership Oklahoma (YLOK) class program. The competitive process for acceptance into the 20th annual program is based on proven leadership, geographic, ethnic and cultural diversity.

Residents prepare for major spring cleaning on Saturday

The City of Clinton will hold its 2020 City-Wide Spring Cleanup on Saturday. Unlike the monthly ClintonFirst cleanup day, when volunteers fan out to clean up the streets of Clinton, this event is for citizens who want to clean up their own back yards — as well as any garages, basements, closets and other storage areas needing some sprucing up.

“In Their Own Words”

This is another installment of “In Their Own Words” where we are asking area students to write in about whatever is on their mind. Submissions may cover any topic. Articles and pictures may be dropped off at 522 Avant or emailed to cdneditor@swbell.net.

A-B vocalist selected

Arapaho-Butler sophomore Roland Carter sends a hearty “thank you” to anonymous donors that helped him acquire an All-State jacket from the Oklahoma Music Education Association. He’s been selected to All-State choir each year since 2017 and hopes to be a six-time selectee by the time he graduates. CDN

Gov. Stitt recently issued an executive order ensuring first responders such as law enforcement, firefighters, correctional officers and others who work for state agencies will get paid time off if they contract COVID-19.

Popcorn spirit

Parker Turney, a student in Amber Sawatzky’s (now online) third-grade class, enjoys his go-to quarantine snack during Virtual Spirit Week.

Here's a look at the Thursday Headlines

- Area nursing homes have COVID-19 cases

- Argument believed to have led to murder in Weatherford

- Filing protests will be decided Tuesday

- Owners of Glancy Motel file Chapter 7 bankruptcy

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