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OKDOH Daily COVID-19 Update - April 29, 2020

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
SITUATION UPDATE: COVID-19 As of this advisory, there are 3,473 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma.  There are seven additional deaths; three of them occurred in the past 24 hours and the others died between April 16-April 26.
conducted an exhaustive economic and labor survey in Washita County last year, encouraged citizens of the county to take advantage of these favorable conditions and go after industry with enthusiasm. The report showed that Washita County has 1,002 workers available for new industries and also has 3,828 potential workers. Wednesday, April 29, 2020 The Cordell Beacon - WASHITA COUNTY’S HOME NEWSPAPER SINCE 1897 www.cordellbeacon.com - A5 Flashbacks

conducted an exhaustive economic and labor survey in Washita County last year, encouraged citizens of the county to take advantage of these favorable conditions and go after industry with enthusiasm. The report showed that Washita County has 1,002 workers available for new industries and also has 3,828 potential workers. Wednesday, April 29, 2020 The Cordell Beacon - WASHITA COUNTY’S HOME NEWSPAPER SINCE 1897 www.cordellbeacon.com - A5 Flashbacks

Flashbacks

From The Archives Of The Cordell Beacon
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
25 Years Ago May 3, 1995 Committee Looks At Cutting Deposits For Small Business Owners A newly formed committee was born Monday night at the Cordell City Council. Headed by Councilman Jim Price, the committee will look at ways to restructure utility deposits for small business owners.

The Police Blotter

From The Washita County Sheriff’s Dispatch Logs
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
March 28, 9:06 a.m. - A caller reported two dogs running loose on Mohawk. March 28, 11:32 a.m. - Washita County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop. March 28, 11:32 a.m. - A caller reported a power outage on 10th Street, dispatch was informed it appeared to be a burnt connector.

Athletic Support

Eli Cranor
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Dear Athletic Support: My grandson is currently meeting with his football coaches multiple times a week online. They study the playbook and watch film from last year’s games. Honestly, I’m flabbergasted over the amount of time they’re putting in.
A line of cars waits to exit Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma City April 15 before driving to the State Capitol. The rally, organized by a group called OK Back 2 Work, was intended to push state leaders to lift business closures enacted because of the pandemic. Whitney Bryen | Oklahoma Watch

A line of cars waits to exit Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma City April 15 before driving to the State Capitol. The rally, organized by a group called OK Back 2 Work, was intended to push state leaders to lift business closures enacted because of the pandemic. Whitney Bryen | Oklahoma Watch

Medical Groups, Mayors Respond To Reopening Plan

Kathryn Mcnutt And Paul Monies Oklahoma Watch
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
In the wake of Gov. Kevin Stitt’s decision to start reopening Oklahoma’s economy, Oklahoma Watch reached out for reaction from top medical groups and checked the remarks from Oklahoma City and Tulsa mayors.
Overhead view of the Foss clarifier. Bob Henline | The Cordell Beacon

Overhead view of the Foss clarifier. Bob Henline | The Cordell Beacon

Foss Reservoir Water Supply Interrupted

Bob Henline Editor
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
The flow of water to several cities and towns in Washita and Custer counties from Foss Reservoir stopped on Saturday, April 25, due to a mechanical failure.
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