April 2020

Body Testing for the COVID-19 virus began Tuesday morning in Canadian County at both the main health department locations in El Reno and the satellite location in Yukon.

Body Businesses all over the nation are doing extraordinary things to try and keep the doors open while finding ways to also help the communities where they provide services.

Body It’s barbecue time, so come get a meal at Swadley’s. Drive-thru, pickup and curbside service available. ▶ Brisket burned ends with two sides — $15.79. ▶ Brisket burned ends sandwich with one side and a drink — $11.99. ▶ Rib basket with fries — $10.

Body Health-care professionals in El Reno are urging residents to use some form of facial mask or protection when they venture out in public. “I think this is a fantastic idea and is one that is very much needed. The more people who do wear masks, the more normal it will seem.

Body The Indian Health Service Clinton Service Unit which serves Clinton, El Reno and Watonga Indian Health Centers and the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes will present a Telephone Town Hall meeting this Friday beginning at 10 a.m.

Body Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) will collect convalescent plasma from donors who have recovered from COVID-19, part of an experimental initiative to use the product to treat seriously ill patients.

Body If a large COVID-19 surge comes, Oklahoma officials want to be sure there are enough doctors, nurses, aides and other health-care workers to treat the infected. That involves a lot more than adjusting schedules and paying out a little more overtime.

Body The number of inmates held in the Canadian County Detention Center might be the lowest since the building was constructed. Last week, there were 134 inmates being held at the jail.

Body The rains have been a blessing after the dreadful 90-degree temperature last week. The sudden heat caused instant wilt and had it not abated, we would have lost our favorite spring bloomers.

Body The former director of the Canadian County Emergency Management Department has been charged with stealing more than $1,200 along with several pieces of equipment from the county. Troy Steven Mead, 45, was charged last week with one count of embezzlement of state property.