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Responding to last call

Responding to last call

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Responding to last call

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Capt. Forrest Valentine, at right, was honored for his retirement Saturday. Presenting him the axe are Clinton Fire Assistant Chief Mark Switzer, left, and Chief Brett Russell.
Jason Smith shows off one of the planned locations for a Clinton downtown expansion. CDN | Shiann Dawson

Jason Smith shows off one of the planned locations for a Clinton downtown expansion. CDN | Shiann Dawson

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Two downtown projects set to begin soon

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Downtown Clinton is moving toward a makeover, which will seek to breathe life into the areas while preserving the heritage and history they represent.Jason Smith of Western OK Co-Op is spearheading the efforts.
Buzz!

Buzz!

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Buzz!

Saturday, September 6, 2025
Brittain Mosburg buzzes in during an after school CHS academic team practice at Clinton High School.

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Suspect returns to jail after allegedly assaulting father

Saturday, August 30, 2025
An Elk City man has returned to the Custer County Jail after allegedly strangling his father in the vehicle and damaging the windshield immediately after being bailed out.According to the affidavit of probable cause by Officer Brady Bridges, police were dispatched Aug. 20 to S.
Shirley May

Shirley May

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May appointed to prestigious post

Saturday, August 30, 2025
The American Legion Department of Oklahoma has recently given the post of senior vice commander to Shirley May after 15 years with the organization, making her the first female to hold the position in the organization’s history.
Clinton Chamber of Commerce Chair Mark Nicholson shows off his Pepsithemed glasses and memorabilia in his office at the Pepsi Bottling Group. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Clinton Chamber of Commerce Chair Mark Nicholson shows off his Pepsithemed glasses and memorabilia in his office at the Pepsi Bottling Group. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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History of service

Saturday, August 30, 2025
History of service
Donavan Phipps shovels debris away after clearing asphalt from a pipe under the road near the 1800 block of Opal Avenue. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Donavan Phipps shovels debris away after clearing asphalt from a pipe under the road near the 1800 block of Opal Avenue. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Have shovel, will travel

Saturday, August 30, 2025
Have shovel, will travel
From left, MacCo Onsite Superintendent Maxwell Murray, MacCo Project Manager Mike Strickland, Clinton City Manager Robert Johnston, Design Architects Plus President Kahle Wilson, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation Tim Gatz, Ch

From left, MacCo Onsite Superintendent Maxwell Murray, MacCo Project Manager Mike Strickland, Clinton City Manager Robert Johnston, Design Architects Plus President Kahle Wilson, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation Tim Gatz, Ch

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OHP breaks ground on new facility

Saturday, August 23, 2025
The gold-shovel groundbreaking ceremony has been completed at what will be the headquarters for Troop H of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol in the near future.
Brycen Farmer, left, and Clinton High School Counselor Casey Perez go over goals for the year in her office Thursday afternoon. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Brycen Farmer, left, and Clinton High School Counselor Casey Perez go over goals for the year in her office Thursday afternoon. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Perez seeks to guide seniors at CHS

Saturday, August 23, 2025
Clinton Public Schools has called up a new counselor for the Clinton High School senior class from within its own ranks in former Clinton Middle School teacher and alternative education director Casey Perez.