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Staking her claim

Staking her claim

Staking her claim

Clinton High School Financial Secretary Laura Haggard takes inspiration from the students by painting her own parking spot at Clinton High School.
Front from left, Oklahoma FFA State Secretary Coy Davidson, Clinton FFA President Ben Christie, FFA Southwest Area Vice President Bonham Eslick; middle, Clinton FFA Vice President Madison Ashcraft, Clinton FFA Reporter Callie Griffith; back, Clinton Ag Te

Front from left, Oklahoma FFA State Secretary Coy Davidson, Clinton FFA President Ben Christie, FFA Southwest Area Vice President Bonham Eslick; middle, Clinton FFA Vice President Madison Ashcraft, Clinton FFA Reporter Callie Griffith; back, Clinton Ag Te

Clinton FFA students attend leadership training conference

Clinton’s FFA chapter recently sent its cabinet of officers to participate in the Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conference Sept. 16 at the Great Plains Technology Center in Lawton.The goals and theme of this year’s conference was described by Oklahoma State FFA President Cooper Kline.
Mickie Haag stocks several pairs of newly donated boots to the “Boot Room” shelves Wednesday morning at the Clinton Mission House Wear It Again store. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Mickie Haag stocks several pairs of newly donated boots to the “Boot Room” shelves Wednesday morning at the Clinton Mission House Wear It Again store. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

These boots are made for sellin’

OHP nabs counterfeit money, pot

A Nevada man has been arrested following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of alleged trafficked marijuana and counterfeit cash.According to his affidavit of probable cause, Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Dalton Justice initiated the stop in the late hours of Sept.19.
From left, Oklahoma Wheat Commissioners Chairman Raymond Parrish, Miss Elk City Teen Bailey Gossen, Arapaho-Butler’s Malley Baker and David Gammill recognize Baker’s champion tray for winning “Best of Wheat” bread making contest at the Oklahoma St

From left, Oklahoma Wheat Commissioners Chairman Raymond Parrish, Miss Elk City Teen Bailey Gossen, Arapaho-Butler’s Malley Baker and David Gammill recognize Baker’s champion tray for winning “Best of Wheat” bread making contest at the Oklahoma St

Baker’s dessert wins big at fair

Clinton local and Arapaho- Butler senior Malley Baker recently placed first in the Sweet Bread Category of the Junior Division at the State “Best of Wheat” Bread Baking contest held Sunday at the Oklahoma State Fair.
CDN | Micah Ashcraft

CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Southwest installs reading room

Southwest Elementary School has just started a new program, with a goal of improving students’ reading ability with a dedicated reading room.Southwest Elementary School Principal April Miner was able to share some of the details as to what led to creating the reading room.
Aaron Ruben adjusts the level of chlorine gas with an automatic gas feeder in the new Chemical Feed Building at the Clinton Lake Water Treatment Plant. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Aaron Ruben adjusts the level of chlorine gas with an automatic gas feeder in the new Chemical Feed Building at the Clinton Lake Water Treatment Plant. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Chemical Feed Building almost finished

The Chemical Feed Building at the Clinton Lake Water Treatment Plant is close to completion, according to Public Works Director Gene McCullough, who hopes to see the project cross the finish line in the near future.“I’m hoping it’s just a week away.

Suspect arrested after low-speed chase incident

Mario Salcido Trevizo, 59, of Clinton, has been arrested after allegedly driving under the influence and evading law enforcement in a low-speed chase, allegedly refusing to adhere to commands.
Ethan Hyers checks his students’ work on a tractor project at the Clinton High School Ag Shop. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Ethan Hyers checks his students’ work on a tractor project at the Clinton High School Ag Shop. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Ag teacher making adjustment from Georgia to Oklahoma

Clinton Public Schools has brought on Ethan Hyers as a brand-new agriculture teacher.Hyers spoke with the Clinton Daily News and shared a bit about his upbringing, saying, “I was born and raised in southeast Georgia, and grew up there.

School board covers wide set of topics

Several different agenda items were discussed at the Clinton Board of Education meeting Monday night and if there was a common theme to be determined, then it would be data, accountability, and teamwork. Supt.