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Large change jar, cash book allegedly stolen

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
A warrant has been issued for Gloria Robert Henderson, 31, of Oklahoma City, after she allegedly stole a large jar of coins and a 100-day money challenge book, allegedly totaling more than $2,500, from a local man.
Tom Ward of PropsWest examines the peddler’s cart, which is one of approximately 40 props the company is supplying for the production of “Oklahoma!” this fall. CDN | Shiann Dawson

Tom Ward of PropsWest examines the peddler’s cart, which is one of approximately 40 props the company is supplying for the production of “Oklahoma!” this fall. CDN | Shiann Dawson

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Ward helps ‘prop’ up ‘Oklahoma!’

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Tom Ward has spent the vast majority of his life in show business, and at 80 years old, that is no small feat. PropsWest, his company, will be supplying approximately 40 props for the upcoming production of “Oklahoma!”, all of which are authentic vintage pieces.“It’s a sickness, really.
Khelsea Risinger, left, and Debbie Linderer, center, assist Joo Yeojin with her purchase Tuesday at the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum. Yeojin is on a trip with a larger group from South Korea. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Khelsea Risinger, left, and Debbie Linderer, center, assist Joo Yeojin with her purchase Tuesday at the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum. Yeojin is on a trip with a larger group from South Korea. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Route 66 museum volunteers help during recent boom

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Numerous community members volunteer their free time at the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum to greet people into the town of Clinton and share the history of the historic road.Site Director Cory Cart wished to have a more intuitive volunteer program at the museum and shares his reasoning behind it.

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County commissioners elect to continue burn ban

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The burn ban across Custer County came up for renewal and was approved at Monday’s meeting of the Custer County commissioners.“It’s amazing we’re not having fires every day,” said Dist. 2 Commissioner Bruce Walker. “The wind is going to crank up, and the heat dome is still here.
From left, Capt. Tyler Calvert, Josh Sorter, Jacob Hoffman, Tilly the Fire Dog, Lt. Bobby Winans, Emory Sorter, and Alex Tyler pose for a picture Friday at the Clinton Fire Department. They are getting ready for the annual Fill the Boot for MDA event to be held 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the intersection of W. Gary Boulevard and S. 4th Street. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

From left, Capt. Tyler Calvert, Josh Sorter, Jacob Hoffman, Tilly the Fire Dog, Lt. Bobby Winans, Emory Sorter, and Alex Tyler pose for a picture Friday at the Clinton Fire Department. They are getting ready for the annual Fill the Boot for MDA event to be held 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the intersection of W. Gary Boulevard and S. 4th Street. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Time for Clintonites to ‘Fill the Boot’

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Clinton Firefighters will be standing Friday at the intersection of S. 4th Street and W. Gary Boulevard to accept any donations to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and those affected by MD or similar effects.
Shane Vice, left, with his 1969 Chevy Camero SS and David Cleek driving his 1972 Model Mach 1 Mustang Cobra Jet visit the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum before this weekend’s car show. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Shane Vice, left, with his 1969 Chevy Camero SS and David Cleek driving his 1972 Model Mach 1 Mustang Cobra Jet visit the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum before this weekend’s car show. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Car show on tap Saturday

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Saturday is the Clinton Century Lap on Route 66 Car Show, available to the public, along with a special visit from Gov. Kevin Stitt at 12:45 p.m.Julie Caldwell, Chamber of Commerce president, said, “I’m so excited for this event.
Julie Williams as Aunt Eller, left, acts out her scene with Wesley Javorsky as Curly for the play “Oklahoma!” CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Julie Williams as Aunt Eller, left, acts out her scene with Wesley Javorsky as Curly for the play “Oklahoma!” CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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‘Oklahoma!’ rehearsals kick up pace

Saturday, August 29, 2026
With each day, the stage is closer to being set for the opening of “Oklahoma!”, which will host opening weekend Sept.18 through Sept. 20. The show will also play on the weekend of Sept. 25 through Sept. 27, and the last weekend will be Oct. 2 through Oct.
Sophomore Rustyn Evans cleans his goat Goofy at the Arapaho-Butler ag barn in order to be ready for the Custer County Free Fair. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Sophomore Rustyn Evans cleans his goat Goofy at the Arapaho-Butler ag barn in order to be ready for the Custer County Free Fair. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Prep work underway for 100th county fair

Saturday, August 29, 2026
Animals, quilts, baked goods, inflatables, and the Farmhand Olympics event are all available to be seen in one place Sept. 10-12 at the Custer County Fairgrounds, as the fair jumps into its own centennial celebration.

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Hospital continues to trim expenses

Friday, August 28, 2026
At Wednesday’s meeting of the Clinton Regional Hospital Authority, Brian Baker was introduced as the hospital’s new facilities manager.

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IHS, VA to host PACT Act disability claims event

Friday, August 28, 2026
There will be a veteran disability claims event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesday at the Cheyenne and Arapaho Emergency Management Bldg. This is to help veterans possibly seek compensation if they received any health-related issues due to their service.