County says stop dumping dead hogs

Tuesday’s meeting of the Custer County commissioners featured discussion of improper disposals, sulfates in the water, and increased fire danger.“We’ve got somebody that dumped a pile of hogs on the edge of the road.

Progress continues

Mateo Zuniga works on the entryway Monday at the new Oklahoma Highway Patrol Headquarters on Gary Boulvard.

New museum director wants to tell Mother Road’s stories

It is the dawn of a new era at the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, as Cory Cart began his first day as director of the museum in Clinton.For Cart, he said this opportunity brings him back to his roots and is excited to get started.“It feels kind of full circle for me,” he said.

Suspect facing alleged assault charges after fight

A Weatherford man is facing charges after reports of a disturbance led to the discovery of an alleged assault.Weatherford Police Department dispatch advised of a disturbance around 3:13 a.m. on Jan. 31 on Berry Avenue in Weatherford.

Deputy makes large pot bust

An estimated 100 pounds of raw marijuana was confiscated by the Custer County Sheriff’s Office with the traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Clinton netting a California man with felony charges of trafficking illegal drugs.Arrested was Andrei Miguel Hickman Diago, 40, of Sebastpol, Cailf.

Law enforcement in Cardwell’s blood

Dezeraye Cardwell serves as a facilitator for first responders as a dispatcher for the Clinton Police Department. It’s her job to ensure communication and speed go hand in hand.Cardwell talked about her responsibilities. “I’m a 911 dispatcher, so we take the emergency and nonemergency calls.

Authority hears proposals for hospital

While the first part of Wednesday’s Clinton Hospital Authority meeting was steeped in conversation questioning expenses, the second part dealt with possible improvements and potential added services.Chief Nursing Officer Brendan Price talked about the possible implementation of Pulsara.

Happy Valentine's Day

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Alleged stolen ashtray leads to bat attack

Tameka Lister, 33, of Clinton, was arrested after allegedly assaulting a man with a pink baseball bat.Clinton Police officers were dispatched to Clinton Regional Hospital at 9:10 a.m. Jan. 18 in reference to an assault, according to an affidavit of probable cause written by Ofc. Paul Daniels.

SportChassis adds NAPA to its fleet

In efforts to expand as well as build community connections, SportChassis has recently acquired a new business in town, and is now operating the local NAPA store.“We’re always looking for opportunities to grow that piece of it and kind of diversify.