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We are in this together
"Social distancing" is not something we are used to practicing. What's its purpose? To help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and allow medical personnel and facilities a better chance at combating the illness and providing adequate care to everyone in need. That is a necessary process in combating …
Local medical providers say stay calm, use good hygiene amid flu crisis
If this story was a T-shirt, it would say: Stay Calm; Wash Your Hands.That's not new advice, and it's not being followed, at least the "stay calm" part, as evidenced by the stock market, which, last week, had its worst week since the 2008 crash as the coronavirus kept spreading …
City, County make adjustments, keep the wheels turning
With some modifications, Sheridan and Grant County are continuing to take care of business even as the coronavirus continues to spread across the state and the number of deaths climbs.Doors are locked, but people are working, sometimes unusual shifts or from home, as city and county governments try to keep …
State Health Dept. to ask local gyms to close
Two of three local gyms have remained open in spite of the governor's directive that all gyms in the state close, but state Health Department officials said Monday that they would be calling the gyms and asking them to close as well.
AA meetings sidelined due to virus
Editor's note: The person interviewed for this story is a member of the AA group and asked that their name not be used in this story. We have simply referred to him as a member.A local Alcoholics Anonymous group that has been meeting for close to four decades has had …
State Health Dept. to ask local gyms to close
Two of three local gyms have remained open in spite of the governor's directive that all gyms in the state close, but state Health Department officials said Monday that they would be calling the gyms and asking them to close as well.The owners of Pink Gym and Pinnacle Athletic Club …
Few showing up for early voting for JP runoff
Despite extensive preparations to limit voter exposure to the coronavirus, only 27 people had cast ballots by the end of Friday after a week of early voting, according to Grant County officials.
QC measure to help county, employees in case virus strikes
After a unanimous vote by the Grant County Quorum Court, county employees hit by the coronavirus or possibly infected by it will be able to miss work without losing any pay or time off.The quorum court passed the ordinance on Monday night after Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt introduced it. …
No Tull vote center for runoff election
A justice of the peace runoff election that would normally include the use of the vote center in the Tull community will not, thanks to the continuing worry over the coronavirus.The decision, made by the Grant County Election Commission, means that the only place voters can cast ballots will be …
Local covid-19 patients tell their stories
To say that the covid-19 pandemic has been strange would be an understatement. The economic ramifications have been immense as tens of millions of Americans have filed for unemployment. Schools across the nation were forced to close and switch to virtual learning for half of the spring semester.
Justice served! Courts utilize technology to continue business
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has greatly strained our economic, social, political and religious institutions. But there is one institution that might not come to mind: the court system. Our society relies on the court system to resolve civil disputes and prosecute criminal behavior. The need for a court system does …
Education in 2020: A new way of learning
While senior Kaylee Mason is up at 6 a.m. getting ready to leave for school at 7 a.m., senior Faith Wentz is still sleeping in until she wakes up at around 9:30 a.m. to do her online school work. Whether kids are a virtual or blended student this year, the …
Crucial summer feeding program working overtime during pandemic
Because of the global outbreak of COVID-19, families across the world and within our community have been in great need. Schools sent children home and various jobs have laid-off workers.
Councilmember, wife recovering from virus, slowly
About two and a half months ago, Lee Henson and his wife were finally getting over the main symptoms of their battle with covid-19. And even though it's been months, Henson said his wife still isn't completely over it.
