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BF-DC Schools facing changes

Saturday, April 18, 2026

On April 13 Burns Flat-Dill City Public Schools posted a letter to the community about its financial status. What does it mean for the upcoming school year and beyond?Jamie Matuszewski, superintendent of BF-DC schools, was able to add clarification to the letter and give insight.

Donna Carter points out the path of the 1947 tornado that tore through Woodward when she was 6 years old. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Memories of surviving state’s deadliest storm

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Oklahoma is smack dab in the middle of Tornado Alley. Over the years there have been people who have experienced all manner of hardships with personal loss and vivid memories.

MSG Earl Plumlee receives his Medal of Honor from President Joe Biden on Dec. 16, 2021. CDN | Courtesy photo

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VFW post renamed for Clinton native

Saturday, April 18, 2026

How often does a community get to honor its heroes? Now a decorated war hero, born in Clinton, will have a lasting legacy for years to come.Clinton’s VFW Post 4465, located at 1705 S.U.S. Highway 183, will be rechristened as MSG Earl Plumlee Post 4465 in a special ceremony at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

From left, Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lt. Aaron Hunter, Clinton Public Schools Assist. Supt. Melissa Knabe, Clinton Police Department Detective Paul Sperle and Detective Calvin Ramirez secure the north entrance to the Tornado Bowl Friday. CDN | Staff Photo

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Incident at Tornado Bowl ends in death

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Cheers and tears have been shared over the years at the Tornado Bowl, but Friday’s events at the facility just left many with simply tears when an individual died around noon on the playing surface of the storied facility.

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Spaceport at Burns Flat announces name change

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) today unveiled a new name and brand for its flagship property in Burns Flat: Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport.

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Burn ban expires for county

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

With much of Custer County receiving small rains over the weekend, the Custer County commissioners Monday elected to let a 14-day burn ban expire for the county.This determination came from the advice of county fire chiefs and the opinion of the commissioners.

Food, fellowship

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Food, fellowship

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Laura and Colton Thomas enjoy the conversation at the German Feast Saturday at Corn Bible Academy in Clinton.

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Crashes occur on highways

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Two area wrecks involving injuries were reported by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol with one in Washita County and the other in Beckham County.The Washita County wreck was investigated by Trooper Matthew Littledave. It happened at approximately 5:13 a.m.

CBA preps for annual fundraiser

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CBA preps for annual fundraiser

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Corn Bible Academy in Clinton is hosting its 62nd annual German Feast and Auction. Organizers tell people to visit the bake sale, taste specialty foods prepared for years by German Mennonites, sample some “schnetka” and help support the school in the process.

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Hospital saves big money on bill

Saturday, April 4, 2026

There was only one actionable item on the agenda Friday morning at the special meeting of the Clinton Hospital Authority, but it saved the facility thousands of dollars.