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Valedictorian Malley Baker

Valedictorian Malley Baker

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Arapaho-Butler leadership announced

Saturday, May 2, 2026
Arapaho-Butler School has released the names of its valedictorians and salutatorians for the Class of 2026. Valedictorians are Malley Baker, Orsan Jubara, Katherine Meacham, Lillian Roush, PiperRilee Sawatzky, and Ehimen Umobuarie. The salutatorian is Zayne Sawatzky.
Students practicing square dancing in music class at Nance Elementary, from left are Adeleigh Rios, Asher LaRocco, Harlee French, and Mateo Galvan. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Students practicing square dancing in music class at Nance Elementary, from left are Adeleigh Rios, Asher LaRocco, Harlee French, and Mateo Galvan. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Time for do-si-do

Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time for do-si-do

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Candidate is found deceased

Saturday, May 2, 2026
An Oklahoma State Senate candidate was found dead Thursday morning after being reported missing, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.Barry Dwaine Christian, 54, of Sayre, was discovered by Beckham County deputies deceased in a vehicle around 9:45 a.m.

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CO2 gun, drug paraphernalia nets alleged charges

Saturday, May 2, 2026
A Clinton man was recently arrested after being found in possession of two meth pipes and a CO2 pistol following a felony conviction.Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Colby Sander was patrolling around 9:49 p.m.

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Woman’s alleged attack causes collapsed lung

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Madelyn Irene Henry, 23, of Clinton, is facing charges after an alleged assault that left another woman in the hospital with a collapsed lung.Detective Randy Dunegan of the Clinton Police Department began investigating the incident around 3:56 p.m.

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‘Century Lap’ ready to pull car folks here

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Clinton will get in on this year’s 100th celebration of the “Mother Road” with a car show planned for Sept.5 to highlight some classic cars and Americana.The event is being called “Clinton’s Century Lap on Route 66.
Izaiah Collins remains still as a butterfly lands on his shirt Tuesday during the butterfly release at Nance Elementary. CDN | Courtesy photo

Izaiah Collins remains still as a butterfly lands on his shirt Tuesday during the butterfly release at Nance Elementary. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Don’t move ... a muscle!

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Don’t move ... a muscle!
Celebrating the recent donation of a treadmill and dumbbells to the Cardiac Rehab department are front, from left, volunteers, Gloria Brown, Norma Fisher, Lois Schimmels, Debra Mendez, and Glenda Kindsfather; back, staff, Khristen Sawatzky, Janie Arnett,

Celebrating the recent donation of a treadmill and dumbbells to the Cardiac Rehab department are front, from left, volunteers, Gloria Brown, Norma Fisher, Lois Schimmels, Debra Mendez, and Glenda Kindsfather; back, staff, Khristen Sawatzky, Janie Arnett,

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Auxiliary makes another donation

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Recently Clinton Regional Hospital volunteers helped raise money to purchase a treadmill and new set of dumbbells for the Cardiac Rehab department.Debra Mendez, director of volunteers, talked about the opportunity she and the ladies who share their time were able to make happen.
Sharon Meacham stands near the Dorsey family plot as she tells the story of her uncles and their running of the Route 66 Fruit Market Monday evening during the 2026 Spring Cemetery Walk at the Clinton Cemetery. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Sharon Meacham stands near the Dorsey family plot as she tells the story of her uncles and their running of the Route 66 Fruit Market Monday evening during the 2026 Spring Cemetery Walk at the Clinton Cemetery. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Clintonite’s stories relived during walk

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Genealogical buffs often say a person’s story continues even after they die. Five of those stories were shared Monday evening at the Clinton Cemetery.The Western Plains Genealogical Society hosted a visit to five gravestones and told those stories.

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Suspect allegedly threw screwdriver

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
A local man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman, threatening her, and throwing a screwdriver at her.Officers were dispatched to the location at 5:07 a.m.