Embellishment

Wyatt Weil helps decorate the First Christian Church’s trunk spot in front of the Chi Alpha Student Ministry Building on Frisco Avenue during the Clinton Chamber of Commerce’s “Trunk or Treat” celebration Thursday evening. Pictures from the Clinton Kiwanis Club’s costume contest are on page 9.

Hospital group faces two lawsuits

Two civil lawsuits – one currently at the federal level and the other at the county – are in play against the outfit and its associates that had failed to purchase and manage Clinton Regional Hospital.

CPS, WTC enjoy lengthy partnership

Clinton Public Schools and Western Technology Center (WTC) recently celebrated the anniversary of a partnership that has been in place for the past 55 years, with plans for many more on the horizon.Marketing and Communications Specialist Sarah Hirshman shared appreciation for Supt.

Feeling her age

Arapaho-Butler fifth-grader Whitlee Wall reflects on the “good old days” while wearing her old woman outfit for “Red Ribbon Week.”

Assault charges are filed

Ralph Edward Jones Jr., 44, of Clinton, has been arrested following an exchange that led to an alleged assault.According to an affidavit of probable cause written by Clinton Police Officer Braeden Blanchard, police were dispatched to S. 12th Street at 12:04 p.m. Oct.12.

Genealogical group sets up new office

The Western Plains Weatherford Genealogical Society will host an open house for its new location from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at 201 S.W. Main in Weatherford, the lower level of City Hall, which previously served as the police station.

Reminder given for week’s events

would like to remind its readers about several upcoming events, and what to expect for both Halloween and Clinton homecoming celebrations.The Clinton Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual “Trunk or Treat” event from 6-8 p.m. on Frisco Avenue tomorrow.

Festive goodbye

Custer County 4-H Educator Lesa Rauh speaks to her guests during a party held at the Custer County Fairgrounds to celebrate her retirement from the Oklahoma State University Custer County Extension.

County, DA join forces for program

At Monday’s meeting of the Custer County commissioners, county officials discussed a few upcoming developments.

Standing out, blending in

From left, Hudson Allen, Rance Randal, Santiago Vazquez and Southwest Elementary School P.E. teacher Jodi Crowdis, back, show off their camothemed outfits for “Red Ribbon Week,” Tuesday morning at Southwest Elementary School.