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Charges added for inmate

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

An inmate at the Custer County Jail will face additional charges after allegedly throwing books at an officer and destroying a camera in the jail cell.According to the affidavit of probable cause by Det. Ray Hammons, the incident was initially reported by detention officers Lt.

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Burn ban in effect for county

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

A county-wide burn ban was initiated at the Custer County Commissioners’ meeting Monday.“We had a little fire this morning, out on a county road,” said Dist. 2 Commissioner Bruce Walker.The fire was on 2370 Road, west of town, according to Emergency Management Director Hardy Sperle.“Lightning?

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Process explained for solicitors

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

The City of Clinton may issue solicitor permits to traveling salespeople or entities. Citizens of Clinton can ask to see those permits before ever speaking further when these individuals come to their homes.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Kindergarten teacher Cynthia Carrizales, left, is helping Braxton Morris open his carton of milk at the Nance Elementary cafeteria.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Marjorie Griffin is enjoying a cold soda on a hot summer day Thursday at the Farmers Market in Engleman Park.

Ryan and Natalie Houck continue to work on the construction of the old Redland Theater on Frisco Avenue. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Redland under new ownership

Saturday, August 15, 2026

The historic Redland Theater at downtown Frisco Avenue will be reopening soon, with new owners Ryan and Natalie Houck at the helm.“What we’ve got in mind is a community performance and arts event space,” said Natalie Houck.

Rick Koch, left, awards Freddie Cardenas the keys to a 1966 Chevy Chevelle at Lucille’s Roadhouse. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Cardenas wins 1966 Chevy Chevelle

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Freddie Cardenas thought his chances at winning a classic car were a longshot at best. Turns out, he had the magic touch when it came to finding the magic key that would lead to another key to turn the motor of a 1966 Chevy Chevelle.

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Harrelson enjoys making ‘things safer’

Saturday, August 15, 2026

For the Clinton Police Department, night shift is often a little different, according to Officer Holden Harrelson.“I prefer nights,” said Harrelson. “The work is different from day shift.

These are the seniors that were awarded the Oklahoma and Global Seal of Biliteracy. Pictured from left are Veronica Aguiñaga, Vittoria Perozzi, Vanessa Schmitz, Zayra Torres, Keyla Escalante, Danna Mendieta, Idalia Pelayo, Jocelyn Lopez, Aaron Martinez, Gabriela Hernandez, Marlen Nava, Vallery DeSantiago, Sheyla Morales, Cristhian Aguilar, Antonio Dominguez, and Ashley Vinaja. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Recent graduates receive Seal of Biliteracy awards

Thursday, August 13, 2026

The Oklahoma and Global Seal of Biliteracy has been awarded to 16 recently graduated seniors from Clinton High School.Veronica Aguiñaga, director of multilingual learning for CPS, said, “We now have 16 high school seniors from last year that have earned their seal.

Clinton City Clerk Amy Jones, left, swears in Mark Nicholson to serve as a trustee on the Clinton Economic Development Authority. CDN | Courtesy photo

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CEDA talks housing issues in Clinton

Thursday, August 13, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting of the Clinton Economic Development Authority, Mark Nicholson was sworn in, City Manager Robert Johnston and Director Fayne Sawatzky provided a recap after visiting the “Momentum” and “Select Oklahoma” meetings, and officials discussed what can be done to address the current...