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2020: Year in Review

2020: Year in Review

2020: Year in Review

Editor’s note: This is the final of a two-part series looking back on the top stories of the year. COVID-19 had already made its impact known, disrupting schools, graduation and everyday lives along the way.
State Passes 283K Coronavirus Cases

State Passes 283K Coronavirus Cases

State Passes 283K Coronavirus Cases

As of December 29, there were 283,781 confirmed cases of the Covid-19 virus in the state, up by 1,194 in the last 24 hours according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. There were 22 deaths reported in the last day. This brings the death toll to 2,405.

What You Need to Know About the Stimulus Bill

Over the past few weeks, Congress has argued over how much the American people will receive in terms of stimulus money. With numbers like $600, $1200, and $2000 all being thrown around with multiple delays, it can be hard to keep track of all the information as it changes day by day.

Gas Prices on the Rise

Oklahoma gas prices have risen 4.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.90/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 2,294 stations. Gas prices in Oklahoma are 13.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 31.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

A Lamp to My Feet

I thought that I wouldn’t be making anymore comments about the Covid 19 virus, but I’m going to have to make one today. Folks, this virus is not predictable as to whom it is going to kill. I have heard of people that are sickly children that weather the disease alright.
Santa's Magical Key

Santa's Magical Key

Santa's Magical Key

CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK... Santa gave that some thought then said, “What would you think if I were to give a key to some special children to guard for me? Then I could collect the keys wherever I went, use them, and then return them for the children to hold until the next Christmas?
2020: Year in Review

2020: Year in Review

2020: Year in Review

Compiled from Hinton Record files COVID-19 news dominated the year, from altering how schools operate to canceling graduation to struggling businesses. The pandemic became an unwanted part of our lives. However, the virus was just part of the news this year.
State Passes 263K Coronavirus Cases

State Passes 263K Coronavirus Cases

State Passes 263K Coronavirus Cases

As of December 21, there were 263,434 confirmed cases of the Covid-19 virus in the state, up by 2,596 in the last 24 hours according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. There were 6 deaths reported in the last day. This brings the death toll to 2,218.