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‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’, ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ singer Bill Withers dies

Published Saturday, April 4, 2020

Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “ Lean On Me, ” “Lovely Day” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” has died from heart complications, his family said in a statement to The Associated Press. He was 81.

Virus deals end to US hiring; Europe’s hospitals buckle

Published Saturday, April 4, 2020

(AP) — The coronavirus outbreak finally snapped the United States’ record-breaking hiring streak of nearly 10 years, while U.S. and European medical workers struggling to save ailing patients Friday watched supplies of medicine, protective equipment and breathing machines dwindle by the hour.

The Chamber, Sweetwater and Nolan County Warn of COVID-19 Scammers

Published Friday, April 3, 2020

Scammers are using the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) name to con small businesses and individuals during the COVID-19 crisis through phone calls, emails, text messages and letters.
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Dr. Drew Howard Named Lone Finalist for Superintendent by ISD School Board

Published Friday, April 3, 2020

At a special called meeting on April 2 2020, the Sweetwater ISD school board named Dr. Drew Howard the lone finalist for the position of superintendent of schools. Dr. Howard has served in education for 15 years.

Nolan County Issues Emergency Declaration Relating to COVID-19

Published Thursday, April 2, 2020

EMERGENCY DECLARATION
“STAY HOME; WORK SAF£”
BY
THE COUNTY JUDGE
NOLAN COUNTY, TEXAS
April 1, 2020
Relating to COVID-19 preparedness and mitigation

City of Sweetwater Announces Closure of City Hall, Most City Facilities to Public, Until Further Notice

Published Thursday, April 2, 2020

The City of Sweetwater Announces Closure of Most City Facilities to the Public,
Including City Hall, Until Further Notice

RPMH Recognizes Employee of Month

Published Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Congratulations to Loran Hendrix, our March Employee of the Month! Loran was hired as an LVN on Med/Surg in 2015. She continued her studies while working and earned her Associates of Applied Science in Registered Nursing in 2017. Loran transferred to the Emergency Department in 2018.

Governor Issues Executive Order; Closes Texas Schools to May 4, extends social distancing to April 30

Published Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order on Tuesday, March 31 putting into effect The Essential Services and Activities Protocols for the state of Texas. All Texans are to minimize non-essential gatherings and in-person contact with people not in the same household.

Sweetwater ISD Releases Updated Information on Student Device Pickup Process

Published Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Location Pickup Information

Sweetwater Nolan County Health Department Notified of First Confirmed COVID-19 Case in Mitchell County

Published Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Mitchell County Hospital has its first confirmed case of Covid-19. The Sweetwater Nolan County Health Department was notified of the positive result late Sunday evening. The patient is a female in her 60’s.