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Assistant Fire Chief D.J. Woodall

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Leadership made official at CFD

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Mark Switzer has officially been named and accepted the office of fire chief for the Clinton Fire Department.Switzer has been acting as interim Fire Chief for Clinton since February. He previously served as assistant fire chief for three and a half years.

Jackie Aaron, left, executive director of CASA of Western Oklahoma, presents the Champions of Children Award to Rep. Anthony Moore. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Moore honored by CASA

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Oklahoma CASA has named Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, of Clinton, as a recipient of the Champion for Children Award, recognizing his leadership and commitment to improving outcomes for abused and neglected children across Oklahoma.

Colton Ackerman adds additional color to his abstract art piece Thursday at Clinton High School. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Making it perfect

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Making it perfect

Camila Murphy, left, and Journey Patton were out at recess taking coffee orders while dressed as baristas Monday at Southwest Elementary. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Camila Murphy

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Camila Murphy

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Alleged assault suspect sought

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Frankie Don Balderas, 38, of Newcastle, following an alleged assault on his girlfriend.Officers with the Clinton Police Department were dispatched around 4:27 a.m. March 17 to a S. 11th Street location in reference to a physical domestic.

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County leaders urge road respect

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Custer County commissioners are charged with upkeeping rural county roads and when damages occur to an apparent lack of regard, that gets their ire up.Dist. 2 Commissioner Bruce Walker talked about a recent disregard of the roadway during Monday’s meeting at the Custer County Courthouse.

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Minnesota man hurt in crash

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

A delayed injury report was issued by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol due to identifying the next of kin of a Minnesota man injured in a wreck April 14 on Interstate 40 in Beckham County.Trooper Christopher Weese’s report states Abdulah A. Hussein, 28, of Bloomington, Minn.

Lomax Lee of A-OK Lock & Key cuts and shapes a new house key for a customer in the A-OK work van. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Lee ‘locks’ into his new profession

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

A passing of the keys has occurred. A-OK Lock & Key has a new owner, and he says it’s his perfect job.As a service of safety, access, and privacy, a locksmith has an obligation to both protect what is being locked, and help ensure it isn’t falling into the wrong hands.

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Wrecks produce two sets of injuries

Saturday, April 18, 2026

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol released reports of two recent crashes with direct injuries involved. According to the report filed by Trooper Kendrick Johnson, the first one occurred at approximately 12:56 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of State Highway 54 and 960 Road, north of Weatherford.

Gabriel Gonzalez wanted to hang upside down while Jimi Haag jumped into the photo Friday at Nance Elementary. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Hangin’ around

Saturday, April 18, 2026