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City council conducts first meeting of 2026

Thursday, January 8, 2026

The first session of 2026 for the Clinton City Council hosted a variety of topics, each of which was efficiently addressed.Kicking off the new year, Public Works Director Gene Mc-Cullough provided an update on the repairs to the 27-inch sewer main.

Kristian Bennett and Idalia Pelayo

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Pelayo, Bennett earn top honors

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Clinton High School has announced the two students selected as September Clinton Red Tornado Boy and Girl of the month. The following is some information on the two student recipients.

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Suspect allegedly beats pregnant woman, minors

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Aldan Ray Whiteshirt, 22, of Clinton, is facing charges after an alleged physical assault on several family members, including a pregnant woman.According to the affidavit of probable cause written by Clinton Police Officer Paul Daniels, police were dispatched to the scene around 1:23 p.m. Dec.

From left, Dist. 1 Commissioner Wade Anders, Gary Brickley, and Clinton Public Works Director Gene McCullough take note of the state of a damaged drainage pipe Monday afternoon in McLain Rogers Park, just outside of the Clinton Public Pool. CDN | Micah As

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Park pipe in need of repairs

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

The City of Clinton is using these winter months to address several maintenance issues. The first project to be put into motion has been replacing a storm drainage pipe in McLain Rogers Park.

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ODOT head talks about Exit 65 project

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

On Monday, at a meeting of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission, Oklahoma Department of Transportation Executive Director Tim Gatz provided an update on the Exit 65 project, and Director of Design Justin Hernandez introduced a few other projects in the area that ODOT plans to pursue.

Karleigh James cuts out scraps from an old magazine to put on her 2026 vision board during an activity Monday evening at the Clinton Public Library. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Design plans

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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Suspect accused of taking items

Saturday, January 3, 2026

A Weatherford woman has been arrested following an auto burglary from a vehicle at Clinton’s Route 66 Bar and Grill.The incident was initially investigated Nov. 25, when officers were dispatched to the location at approximately 4:58 p.m.

One more time

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One more time

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Lyra Dawson enjoys some Friday morning playtime by sliding down a slide at the playground in McLain Rogers Park.

A sign on Gary Boulevard warns Clinton drivers to be cautious of the upcoming construction to Exit 65 to start Tuesday. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Construction gets underway for Exit 65

Saturday, January 3, 2026

65Plans are on schedule for the Interstate 40 interchange construction to begin Tuesday, according to ODOT District 5 Engineer Will Snipes.

Carys Garcia carries a stack of donated food to the community food box she set up behind the Garcia Law offices Wednesday morning. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Garcia chooses to help others

Saturday, January 3, 2026

With groups like Christmas Connection, the Clinton Mission House, and many others making efforts to help those in need within the community, Clinton’s own Carys Garcia decided to make her own effort with an alleyway community food box.