Food Pantry gives away 160 Thanksgiving turkeys
Families visiting Cordova’s Salvation Army food pantry Monday, Nov. 23 received cans of sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie filling, as well as 160 frozen turkeys.
Additional COVID-19 case identified
“This is a delicate and important moment in our community’s COVID-19 trajectory,” city officials stated. “With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, it is paramount that every individual does their best to keep their social bubbles small and minimize personal exposure. Social distance remains our most effective tool in the fight against COVID-19. Use it.”
Cordova police will strengthen drug enforcement
The Cordova Police Department will step up its drug policing with traffic stops and use of a detection dog, interim Police Chief Nate Taylor said.
City raises alert after weekend virus outbreak
The city raised its virus alert level from yellow to orange in response to a cluster of novel coronavirus cases identified over the Nov. 21-22 weekend.
Cordova Cash cards to be distributed by Nov. 21
Payment cards usable at some local businesses are expected to arrive in residents’ mailboxes by Saturday, Nov. 21 at the latest.
When should you request a welfare check?
“If you’re concerned, go ahead and call,” said Cordova interim Police Chief Nate Taylor.
Hospitalized COVID-19 patient dies
A Cordova resident who was infected with the novel coronavirus died Wednesday, Nov. 18, officials announced.
It’s been a challenging year. Thank someone in The Cordova Times.
With the holidays right around the corner, I want to invite you to thank someone publicly in the letters section of The Cordova Times. Send thank you letters up to 150 words to share@thecordovatimes.com.
City considers creative cuts
The city of Cordova is considering unorthodox cost-cutting measures to close a gap of over $1 million in the 2021 budget.
Update: Elementary student tests positive for COVID-19
Update: Although investigation is ongoing, the Cordova Medical Response Team does not believe transmission of the virus occurred at school.
