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Jimi Haag is building his dream house out of Legos recently at the Clinton Public Library. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Architect at work

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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Dewees retraces Valley Forge roots

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Kent Dewees started looking into his family line, and with the help of online records, was able to point to a connection with President George Washington, the Declaration of Independence, and the encampment at Valley Forge where the Continental Army stayed during the war against the British.

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City’s transfer station closer to reopening

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Clinton’s transfer station is closer to completion with each day that passes, which will allow savings and convenience for the municipality, according to City of Clinton officials.

Clinton’s Century Lap on Route 66 continues to develop

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Clinton’s Century Lap on Route 66 continues to develop

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Clinton’s Century Lap on Route 66 scheduled for Sept. 5 continues to grow and evolve into what figures to be a large event for the community.

Custer County Sheriff Dan Day, left, and Investigator Ray Hammans together go over the details of a recent case. CDN | Shiann Dawson

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Sheriff Day relies on wealth of experience

Saturday, July 25, 2026

The Custer County Sheriff’s Office over the years has stockpiled quite a few law enforcement officers with previous experience. Sheriff Dan Day knows this is a particular strength for his office.“Our investigator, Ray Hammans, he is really good,” Day said.

From left, Special Olympics coaches Julie Adkinson, Amanda Campbell, and Sumner Hernandez attend the State Special Olympics event at Oklahoma State. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Campbell to lead special education

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Clinton Public Schools has named Amanda Campbell as its new special education director.Campbell has taught in the district at Southwest Elementary, the middle school, and the high school for a combined 26 years total in the special education department.

Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell

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Trio to be honored in Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

The 2026 Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame ceremony is set for Saturday at the Frisco Center. This ceremony normally adds two new members every two years, but due to the 100-year celebration will induct a third member into its halls.This year’s inductees into the hall are Lt. Gov.

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Neptune set to close

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Part of Neptune Drive will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 27 through July 30, according to District 5 Resident Engineer and Manager Dax Sawyer for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.“The closure will just be there at the I-40 bridge over Neptune,” said Sawyer.

Drake Carnes lines up the frame of the new equipment shed Tuesday at Clinton High School near the weight room and track. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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New storage

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

The image above depicts an artist’s rendering of the proposed new location of a Rt. 66 monument at the “The Triangle” located where 10th Street and Opal Avenue converge. Below is a photo of what the present-day location looks like. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Site purchased for Rt. 66 monument

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

At Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Clinton City Council, officials approved the purchase of a piece of land colloquially referred to as “The Triangle,” which sits across from McLain Rogers Park.