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More from Legislative Luncheon

Candidates for Senate Dist. 26, Brady Butler, Rick Koch, and Jessica Winegeart, spoke in a forum at Friday’s Legislative Luncheon at the Frisco Center took time to talk about public education, property taxes, and healthcare.

Sinor to cover Burns Flat area

CEO and President of Sinor EMS Anne Lambeth talked about the process of adding additional townships to their coverage area, and what this means for their residents going forward, especially in regard to the recent issues in Burns Flat.
Atticus Thompson and Ayshka Garcia Morales

Atticus Thompson and Ayshka Garcia Morales

Recent grads honored by CHS

Clinton High School has announced its April 2026 Red Tornado Boy and Girl as Atticus Thompson and Ayshka Garcia Morales. The following is more information about the students and why they were chosen.
The route for the Clinton Classic is detailed above for the 5K race. The 10K race will double the route this Saturday with the start and finish line taking place on Frisco Avenue.

The route for the Clinton Classic is detailed above for the 5K race. The 10K race will double the route this Saturday with the start and finish line taking place on Frisco Avenue.

Runners ready to visit Clinton Classic

For the fifth straight year, Clinton is ready to host dedicated runners the first Saturday of June with the annual Clinton Classic Run consisting of a fun run, 5K and 10K.This year, the races will kick off starting at 8 a.m.Saturday morning on Frisco Avenue in downtown Clinton.

County talks tech issues

At Monday’s Custer County commissioner meeting, topics discussed included an update on local agriculture as well as the benefits, pitfalls, and necessity of modern technology.“Most of the wheat is already out.
EMS Director Michelle Addington, left, is recognized for her 25 years of service by Sinor CEO Anne Lambeth.

EMS Director Michelle Addington, left, is recognized for her 25 years of service by Sinor CEO Anne Lambeth.

Sinor EMS hands out yearly awards

Sinor EMS recently took an evening to honor some of its own recently by hosting an annual awards ceremony.
Jessica Winegeart

Jessica Winegeart

Senate candidates address issues

At Friday’s Legislative Luncheon hosted at the Frisco Center, three candidates for the Dist. 26 Senate seat spoke in a forum regarding various issues faced by the region and what each candidate might do to address those issues.Candidates included Brady Butler, Rick Koch, and Jessica Winegeart.
Juan Martinez tries to perform a backflip into the water Thursday at the Clinton Pool during Summer Playground. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Juan Martinez tries to perform a backflip into the water Thursday at the Clinton Pool during Summer Playground. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Summer Playground could face financial challenges

Summer Playground is in full swing, but next year the program may face challenges, according to Director Debbie Carlisle.The summer-based community program provides educational experiences for children from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Trustee bolts away from City Jail

The Clinton Police Department saw a bit of chaos last week after a trustee inmate escaped while taking out the trash.According to the affidavit of probable cause, Ofc.Brady Bridges was notified of the incident at 9:44 p.m.
Area students on SWOSU lists

Area students on SWOSU lists

Area students on SWOSU lists

Southwestern Oklahoma State University has released the President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2026 semester with many area students earning recognition.To qualify for the Dean’s Honor Roll, students had to earn a grade point average of 3.