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The step-by-step guide is available online at www.oesc.ok.gov. Applicants can view a Q&A video about PUA at https://biteable.com/watch/pua-2533385. Despite the slowdown in claims filing, layoffs continued in Oklahoma.

The step-by-step guide is available online at www.oesc.ok.gov. Applicants can view a Q&A video about PUA at https://biteable.com/watch/pua-2533385. Despite the slowdown in claims filing, layoffs continued in Oklahoma.

State jobless filings fall for third straight week

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – The number of initial unemployment insurance claims declined slightly for a third consecutive week yet remain high, with nearly 275,000 Oklahomans out of work because of the ongoing energy crisis and COVID-19-related job losses.
For information about the Great Plains Republican Women, contact President Wendy Zimmerman at Wzimmerman1949@ gmail.com.

For information about the Great Plains Republican Women, contact President Wendy Zimmerman at Wzimmerman1949@ gmail.com.

County GOP, Republican Women nix meetings

Staff Reports
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
LAWTON – In light of the meeting restrictions put in place by state and local officials concerning the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the Comanche County Republican Party and the Great Plains Republican Women are canceling their meetings for the month of May.
Photo provided Vehicles parked outside Lawton Professional Cleaning Services. Lawton PCS has several subsidiaries that handle a variety of services. They use Breathe EZ Air Duct & Chimney Cleaning to disinfect businesses with their electrostatic sprayer.

Photo provided Vehicles parked outside Lawton Professional Cleaning Services. Lawton PCS has several subsidiaries that handle a variety of services. They use Breathe EZ Air Duct & Chimney Cleaning to disinfect businesses with their electrostatic sprayer.

Bad investment turns golden

Michael Kinney
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
When Lynn and Susie Johnson made the decision to purchase an electrostatic sprayer, they had never heard of the coronavirus or COVID-19. Two years ago, the only thing they had to really be concerned about was the flu. “We actually purchased our equipment two years ago,” Susie Johnson said.
A federal lawsuit against the City of Guthrie, its mayor, city council and police chief, alleging that municipal measures enacted in response to the global spread of the coronavirus violated the constitutional rights of 10 individuals, lasted just eight days. 

A federal lawsuit against the City of Guthrie, its mayor, city council and police chief, alleging that municipal measures enacted in response to the global spread of the coronavirus violated the constitutional rights of 10 individuals, lasted just eight days. 

Judge nixes case fighting Guthrie's sheltering rules

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – A federal lawsuit against the City of Guthrie, its mayor, city council and police chief, alleging that municipal measures enacted in response to the global spread of the coronavirus violated the constitutional rights of 10 individuals, lasted just eight days.
Giving Tuesday Now - United Way of Southwest Oklahoma

Giving Tuesday Now - United Way of Southwest Oklahoma

United Way to hold online fundraiser

Tim Farley
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
United Way of Southwest Oklahoma will embark on a unique fundraising event Tuesday to help 17 nonprofit agencies that are “hurting” because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Photo by Chris Martin Parking spaces are empty in front of storefronts in downtown Lawton.

Photo by Chris Martin Parking spaces are empty in front of storefronts in downtown Lawton.

The hard times aren't over

Michael Kinney
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
From the very beginning of the lockdown that closed the doors on the majority of businesses in Lawton, Dr. Sylvia Burgess has heard the worry in the voices.
Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder Lock Down

Michael Kinney
Monday, May 4, 2020
On March 11, the Oklahoma City Thunder rang the coronavirus alarm in the sports world. That night a visiting member of the Utah Jazz tested positive for COVID-19 and forced the game to be canceled. From that moment on the NBA has been at a standstill.
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