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Tom Coburn dies after cancer battle

Coburn dies after cancer battle

News Staff

Monday, March 30, 2020

Ultra-conservative former Oklahoma U.S. Senator Tom Coburn, who helped turn Oklahoma away from its deep blue Democratic roots to one of the brightest, conservative red states in the country, has died. The 72-year-old doctor succumbed last Saturday after a long battle with prostate cancer.

Ft. Sill entrance

Fort Sill "stand-down" continues through April

News Staff

Friday, March 27, 2020

FORT SILL – The Army post is conducting a 12-day “Health and Safety Stand-down” that minimizes the workforce to just essential personnel, in an effort to protect military personnel and the public during the coronavirus health crisis.

Quarantine

Number of quarantined people on Fort Sill multiplied

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Thursday, March 26, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY – In less than a month, the number of people at Fort Sill in quarantine as a safety precaution to avoid potentially spreading the coronavirus has multiplied from seven Soldiers to 450 military personnel, family members and civilians who work at the Army post, officials said March 25.

COVID 19 in Comanche County

COVID-19 has spread to Comanche County

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

LAWTON – The Covid-19 virus has spread to Comanche County. At least three county residents have been confirmed as infected with the coronavirus. Nicole Jolly, a spokesman for Comanche County Medical Center, confirmed two of the cases were identified through CCMH’s testing protocols.

Public school instruction moved to distance learning for the rest of the academic year

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY — In light of the novel coronavirus’ continued spread, the Oklahoma State Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday morning to move public school instruction to distance learning for the rest of the 2019-2020 academic year.

Reynolds Army Health Clinic (RAHC)

Reynolds Army Health Clinic (RAHC) implements change to limit spread of coronavirus

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

FORT SILL – Reynolds Army Health Clinic (RAHC) is implementing several changes in an effort to limit the spread of coronavirus to Soldiers, family members, retirees, and dedicated employees.

Governor Stitt issued shelter-in-place order for some residents

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY – Republican Governor Kevin Stitt issued a shelter-in-place order for the state’s most vulnerable residents and those with comprised immune system during a Tuesday afternoon press conference. The policies are the state’s latest effort to fight the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

A few packages of chicken remain in a frozen display case inside the Sam’s in Lawton. Ledger photos by JJ Francais

Amendment closes specific businesses except take-out or delivery

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Lawton Mayor Stan Booker said Monday he will expand the city’s emergency closure orders immediately in view of the continuing spread of the coronavirus across Oklahoma. The mayor said he plans to temporarily shut down nail salons, barbershops, and similar businesses.

Marriott International Inc.

Marriott to furlough corporate workers

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Marriott International Inc. said that it will furlough thousands of corporate employees at its U.S. headquarters and globally. The decision, first reported by The Wall Street Journal Sunday, adds to massive recent payroll reductions that began last week.

Medicine Park

Medicine Park closes up

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Medicine Park’s mayor last Friday ordered all businesses, including restaurants and coffee shops, to close at midnight and to remain shuttered until at least April 21 because of the escalating coronavirus pandemic.

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