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Lady Reds volleyball sweeps Altus, snaps losing streak

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Lady Reds volleyball sweeps Altus, snaps losing streak

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

ALTUS — Clinton volleyball picked up a much-needed win Monday evening and defeated Altus 3-0.“I was glad the girls could feel the success, and that their hard work these last few weeks paid off,” coach Emma Seiter said.“We were disciplined in the small things and were intentional on...

In England: Long live the clown

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In England: Long live the clown

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

As a person whose eight great-grandparents were born in Ireland, my enthusiasm for British royalty is rather limited.

Parents’ arguments demoralize recent college grad

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Parents’ arguments demoralize recent college grad

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: My parents are feuding and have been for quite some time. I usually duck out of the room when they start in on each other, but things have escalated of late. I am living at home this year because I haven't found a job yet after graduating from college during the pandemic.

Vigilance is required to avoid e. Coli infection

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Vigilance is required to avoid e. Coli infection

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Dear Doctors: It seems like there's a new E. coli outbreak every week. We never worried because we're careful about washing our produce, but our son-in-law got pretty sick with it after eating a fast-food hamburger. How dangerous is E. coli? Where does it come from?

I am apparently a bad news expert

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I am apparently a bad news expert

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

It's not always easy living with me. But my husband, Peter, has to.I know it is not easy, because I live with myself every day, and I feel the bits of anxiety and nervousness and occasional emotional overload escape out of me and flood the house that Peter has to live in.

College-age son needs lesson in fiscal responsibility

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College-age son needs lesson in fiscal responsibility

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I never taught my son how to manage money. Now he is away at college, and it seems like he is always asking me to add money into his bank account. I see that he is not buying anything extravagant — mainly he buys snacks and things for school — but I cannot afford to be his ATM.

Notice: Not all Latinos are liberal

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Notice: Not all Latinos are liberal

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

The New York Times put it starkly. A recent poll with Siena College shows Democrats “faring far worse than they have in the past with Hispanic voters.” Only 56% say they’ll back Democratic candidates this fall, with Republicans getting 32%.

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 50 YEARS AGO

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CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 50 YEARS AGO

Saturday, September 24, 2022

30 YEARS AGOYard of the Week honors went to Harvey and Marge Fransen for the impressive floral display in Rolling Hills.

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Hispanic heritage is our heritage

Saturday, September 24, 2022

Every year there are certain projects readers of the Clinton Daily News are eager to receive. It might be the annual “Football Preview” or the “Home for the Holidays Christmas Magazine.” It may be the “Salute to Our Patriots” to honor our local veterans.

Guardian can’t continue to take care of sisters

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Guardian can’t continue to take care of sisters

Saturday, September 24, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am 35 years old, and I have been the primary caretaker for my two younger sisters for the past eight years.