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Difficult Times Can Create Special Easter Memories

Difficult Times Can Create Special Easter Memories

Difficult Times Can Create Special Easter Memories

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
This is going to be a different Easter. The traditional celebrations – family gatherings, church services and community egg hunts are now cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic. That leaves parents holding the Easter basket when it comes to making the day special for their children.
Keeping You Informed: Your Weekly COVID-19 Updates

Keeping You Informed: Your Weekly COVID-19 Updates

Keeping You Informed: Your Weekly COVID-19 Updates

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
The Oklahoma Commissioner of Health, Gary Cox, last week lowered the parameters for Covid-19 testing. The requirements to be tested now include temperature of 100.4 or higher, cough, shortness of breath, or having been in direct contact with someone known to have the virus.
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Curfew Set in Place

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Although the Blaine County Commission had to limit the attendance April 6 at its regular meeting, it still dealt with a substantial agenda.
Oklahoma State Dept. of Health Watonga Republican

Oklahoma State Dept. of Health Watonga Republican

Mobile Testing Sites Planned

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Drive through testing for the Covid-19 virus is being conducted regionally at the Caddo County Health Department 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. April 8 at Caddo County fairgrounds. The department may be contacted at (405) 247-2507; at the Custer County Health Department 2-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.
JoeDiffie.com | Watonga Republican

JoeDiffie.com | Watonga Republican

A Bubble Off Plumb

Connie Burcham
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
I heard the news March 29 that Oklahoma native Joe Diffie had died from complications of the Corona virus. He was a country music staple in the late 80s and 90s and unless I am mistaken was scheduled to perform this year at Sugar Creek Casino in Hinton.
Gas Prices Continue to Drop Amid COVID-19 Outbreaks

Gas Prices Continue to Drop Amid COVID-19 Outbreaks

Gas Prices Continue to Drop Amid COVID-19 Outbreaks

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Oklahoma gas prices have fallen 15.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.56/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 2,294 stations. Gas prices in Oklahoma are 58.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 87.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Hinton Easter Egg Hunt Cancelled

Connie Burcham
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Because of the Covid-19 virus, the Hinton Kiwanis Club board members have met and under the circumstances, have made the difficult decision to cancel the annual Hinton Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt.
Kari Tucker | Watonga Republican

Kari Tucker | Watonga Republican

Area Schools Hold Teacher Parades to Lift Spirits

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Teachers and students from Hinton (Above) Schools and daycares took to the streets of the town March 26 to give each other messages of love and support from a safe distance. March 31 at Geary, (below) the same type of parade took place.
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