Trooper credited with saving life

An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper is being recognized for his quick thinking and action last week, which likely saved a life.According to OHP, on the morning of Nov.

Commissioners cover variety of topics

Several events across the state have been cancelled, OSU Ext. Director Larry Bryen reported at Monday’s meeting of the Custer County commissioners, thanks to a highly contagious virus in horses called equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) which is caused by equid alphaherpesvirus 1, or EHV-1.

Turkey thaw

Mark Rice, left, and Greg Bursley pull out a pair of frozen turkeys to thaw in time for Thanksgiving Day Tuesday morning at the Clinton Mission House.

North Pole Express at Acme

After the inaugural Clinton Acme Brick Park “North Pole Express” Christmas Celebration event last holiday season, the festivities are set to return to the park in full swing Dec. 6.

Wheeler, Texas, man hurt in crash

A Wheeler, Texas, man was injured in a twovehicle collision Sunday afternoon on Interstate 40, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.Trooper Jared Boese’s report states Levi R.Shaw, 20, of Wheeler, around 3:49 p.m.

REDS 365 works to support students

With the holiday season bringing community and togetherness, Clinton Public School’s REDS 365 after-school tutoring program continues to focus its efforts into supporting students and families within the community.

Wastewater loan approved; ‘Oklahoma!’ backed

“Oklahoma!” will be coming to the McLain Rogers Amphitheater in a production performed by Southwest Playhouse for the Centennial Celebration of Route 66 in 2026, as was discussed at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Clinton City Council.

Checking progress

Doris Brittain, left, and Clinton Public Schools Board of Education Director Kim Meacham discuss the office layout Tuesday during a tour of the site for the newly constructed Clinton Middle School building given to members of the Philanthropic Educational Organization’s local members.

Higbee out as head of CHS football

BY SAM GOODWYNClinton Daily NewsClinton football is headed in a new direction as eight-year head coach John Higbee has been relieved of his leadership duties effective immediately Tuesday afternoon by Clinton Supt. Nathan Meget.

County property tax bills mailed

Last week, 2025 property taxes were mailed out to Custer County residents, and property owners should be on the lookout for those documents.The first half of the payment is due Dec. 31, according to Custer County Treasurer Janet Roulet, as long as the total is more than $25.