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Thursday, April 23, 2026
Here's your preview of Thursday's CDN- Bumps in the night force changes (Neptune demolition affected)- VFW post renamed for Plumlee- Man faces charges for cameras- Hickey signs with Missouri Valley College- Senior tennis player wants to help people medically- Full Obituary for - Christina...

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Man faces charges for cameras

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Jesse Dewayne King, 32, of Clinton, has been arrested after allegedly using security cameras to view and photograph his ex-girlfriend without her knowledge or consent.Clinton Police Officers were dispatched to the location of the incident around 8:51 p.m. on Feb. 16.
One woman and two children were believed to be the occupants of this vehicle that collided with a train just before 8 a.m. Wednesday morning on 1090 Road, just off U.S. Highway 183 in northern Washita County. They were allegedly taken by private vehicle t

One woman and two children were believed to be the occupants of this vehicle that collided with a train just before 8 a.m. Wednesday morning on 1090 Road, just off U.S. Highway 183 in northern Washita County. They were allegedly taken by private vehicle t

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Car/train collision takes place

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Master Sergeant Earl Plumlee stands next to the new building charter for the MSG Earl Plumlee Post 4465 Tuesday in the Clinton VFW. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Master Sergeant Earl Plumlee stands next to the new building charter for the MSG Earl Plumlee Post 4465 Tuesday in the Clinton VFW. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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VFW post renamed for Plumlee

Thursday, April 23, 2026
A military veteran, born in Clinton, has already received one of the highest honors when he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Now, he has received a local honor as well that will have an enduring impact.

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Bumps in the night force changes

Thursday, April 23, 2026
There’s been a change of plans, at least in regard to the demolition of the Interstate 40 overpass bridge on Neptune Drive. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation switched the road closure times to 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Tuesday of next week.

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Wanted fugitive sentenced

Thursday, April 23, 2026
An Oklahoma man who was added to Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list last July has been convicted of failing to register as a sex offender.Anthony Lennon, formerly of Moore, was found guilty Friday by a federal jury.
Actors Amelia Hardaway and Boone Hardaway listen closely to a reveal in “Dial M for Murder” at Southwest Playhouse. The play will continue this weekend. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Actors Amelia Hardaway and Boone Hardaway listen closely to a reveal in “Dial M for Murder” at Southwest Playhouse. The play will continue this weekend. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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What happens next?

Thursday, April 23, 2026

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Bill signed into law to help aid reading efforts

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Tuesday Gov. Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1778 into law, strengthening Oklahoma’s Strong Readers Act and making “historic” investments to help ensure every student can read by the end of third grade.

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SHERIFF’S REPORT - TUESDAY

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Responded to an animal call of lost goats in the 9800 block of N. 2280 Rd., Arapaho.Performed a welfare check E. of Schneberger and Eagle Rd., Weatherford.Assisted Weatherford Police Department in the area of State Highway 54 and W. Huber Ave.

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POLICE REPORT - TUESDAY

Thursday, April 23, 2026
DAY SHIFTResponded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to theft.Responded to a report of harassment in the 500 block of S. 19th St.NIGHT SHIFTResponded to a report of a suspicious subject in the 400 block of S. 7th St.Responded to a report of a grass fire in the 700 block of S. 20th St.