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David Berrong

David Berrong

Candidates finalized for municipal election

In this year’s municipal filing session, a race has been established for the position of Mayor and for Ward 4. One candidate filed to represent Ward 2 with no challengers, automatically winning the seat.

Hospital authority requests $250,000 from the city

A special meeting of the Clinton Regional Hospital Authority was held on Thursday, during which Trustees discussed employee health insurance proposals, a request to the Clinton Industrial Authority for $250,000 to cover expenses, and plans for the next audit.

Authority closes hospital cafeteria

In an effort to reduce the cost of operational expense, Clinton Regional Hospital has closed its cafeteria.
Nora Jefferson shows off her block balancing skills recently at Kingdom Kids Family Child Care at Western Oklahoma Christian School. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Nora Jefferson shows off her block balancing skills recently at Kingdom Kids Family Child Care at Western Oklahoma Christian School. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Architectural masterpiece

Architectural masterpiece
Wade Anders

Wade Anders

Anders re-elected, primary to runoff

Oklahoma’s Primary Election ended at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening, determining which candidates will move forward to the Primary Run-off, which will be held on Aug. 25, and the General Election, which will be held on Nov. 3.

Election filing update

On the last day of filing in the municipal election, a race has developed for the position of mayor.

No Friday paper due to holiday

There will be no Friday edition of the Clinton Daily News due to the Juneteenth holiday.Juneteenth, June 19, is recognized as a federal holiday celebrating the emancipation of slaves, and that means the U.S.
Route 66 monument like the one pictured here in Miami to be installed in Clinton. CDN | Courtesy photo

Route 66 monument like the one pictured here in Miami to be installed in Clinton. CDN | Courtesy photo

City Council goes over multiple topics

Though a lengthy meeting was predicted at the last meeting, Tuesday night’s meeting of the Clinton City Council was relatively short.“For the second year in a row, our D.A.R.E. program was recognized,” said City Manager Robert Johnston.
Mark Stapleton trims the tree branches for the future play area of the Tiny Tornado Daycare at the Washington Elementary building. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Mark Stapleton trims the tree branches for the future play area of the Tiny Tornado Daycare at the Washington Elementary building. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Maintenance crew prepares classrooms

Clinton school’s maintenance crews continue working on the facilities to prepare for the 2026-2027 school year.Mark Goucher, maintenance director for the schools, talked about the projects they are working on before the start of the school year and their progress.

Primary Elections set Tuesday

Tuesday’s Primary Election will be conducted across the state to determine candidates that will assume an elected position, set the stage for a potential runoff, or establish a Nov. 3 showdown at the polls.Sample ballots are included in this edition of the Clinton Daily News on page 4.