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What to do with an overabundance of snow piled up on the road? Make a snow teddy bear of course. That was the case in this creation located in the 700 block of Frisco Avenue. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Will this melt by March?

Thursday, January 29, 2026

What to do with an overabundance of snow piled up on the road? Make a snow teddy bear of course. That was the case in this creation located in the 700 block of Frisco Avenue.

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Call leads to schools in soft lockdown

Thursday, January 22, 2026

One phone call set in motion a chain of events where all of the schools in the Clinton Public Schools’ system were placed in a “soft lockdown” Tuesday morning.

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County leaders talk about bracing for the bitter cold

Thursday, January 22, 2026

At Tuesday’s Custer County commissioner’s meeting, county officials discussed the upcoming weather and how they’re preparing for the cold, as well as a few odds and ends.“We’re finally going to have some winter.

Corn Bible Academy’s homecoming court is all smiles as they take a group photo. CBA’s homecoming was rescheduled to next Thursday against Mt. View after its original homecoming was cancelled to due to illness. Pictured, from left, in front are Gretta

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Homecoming court

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Homecoming court

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Council conducts speedy meeting

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Tuesday night’s meeting of the Clinton City Council was short and sweet, wrapping up in less than 10 minutes but delivering a few important bits of information.Public Works Director Gene McCullough was asked to provide an update on the repairs to the 27-inch sanitary sewer line.

Thomas LaRocco loads a bag of ice melt into a customer’s car Wednesday in the parking lot of Sutherlands. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Preparing for winter

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Preparing for winter

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City manager talks about year to come

Saturday, January 17, 2026

With the new year comes hope for growth and expectations of excitement for Clinton.“It’s kind of good to get back to work,” said City Manager Robert Johnston, who met with the Clinton Daily News to discuss plans for 2026.

Mission House closes overnight shelter

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Mission House closes overnight shelter

Saturday, January 17, 2026

The Clinton Mission House made the decision during its most recent board meeting Tuesday to shut down its overnight shelter to any residents for a temporary, though at this time still undetermined, amount of time.

Jeremiah Gathings runs as he enjoys the animatronic animals with the Wild Adventures Smart Zoo experience hosted Thursday afternoon at the Sutherlands parking lot. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Bringing the zoo to you

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Bringing the zoo to you

Wearing his favorite hat, Gary Albert stands next to a small portion of his collection. CDN | Shiann Dawson

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Albert is a man of many hats

Saturday, January 17, 2026

On evenings and weekends, Gary Albert can be found filling free time with a rather unique hobby – he collects, cleans, finishes, and sells hats.“My first hat, I bought when I was 16 years old. I bought that at Circle A in Elk City, and that was to go to the Hammon dances when I was a kid.