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Preston Payne, left, sits at the chair of the Speaker of the House with Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore after returning to page. CDN | Courtesy photo

Preston Payne, left, sits at the chair of the Speaker of the House with Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore after returning to page. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Preston Payne returns to page for Pro Tem Moore

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Preston Payne, a senior at Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified High School, paged for House Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, from Feb. 9-12 at the State Capitol. This was his second year to page for Pro Tem Moore.

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POLICE REPORT - WEEKEND

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of a reckless driver in the 2200 block of Gary Blvd.Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to stolen property.Performed a pedestrian check in the 300 block of S. 7th St.

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SHERIFF’S REPORT - WEEKEND

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Responded to a 911 call in the area of U.S. Highway 183 and State Highway 47, Custer City.Assisted Clinton Police Department in the 700 block of S. 20th St.Assisted Clinton Police Department in the 400 block of Glenn Smith Rd.Responded to a fire call in the area of State Highway 33 and N. 2360 Rd.

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Here are your Daily Lunch Specials.

Monday, February 23, 2026
Here are the daily specials being offered by Clinton eating establishments:Lucille’s Roadhouse - Download the ASAP Energy app to order To-Go online!

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Main headlines for the Weekend CDN

Saturday, February 21, 2026
Here's your preview of the Weekend paper- Rates return with Riverside resurgence- Archery teams aim for state- CPSF doles out spring grant awards- Clinton’s Moore is Lady Reds first state qualifier- Full obituary for Sandra Lynn Bearbow, John Tapley Jordan- Local, state, national news, sports and...

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Rates return with Riverside resurgence

Saturday, February 21, 2026
With the greens improved and back in decent shape, the Riverside Golf Course is now looking forward to obtaining a little more “green” in the process with restored rates approved at the recent Clinton City Council meeting.
From left, Melissa Knabe, assistant superintendent; Jennifer Daubenspeck, grant winner; Debbie Carlisle, CPSF director; and Tonya Gaunt, CPSF director, celebrate Daubenspeck’s grant approval. CDN | Courtesy photo

From left, Melissa Knabe, assistant superintendent; Jennifer Daubenspeck, grant winner; Debbie Carlisle, CPSF director; and Tonya Gaunt, CPSF director, celebrate Daubenspeck’s grant approval. CDN | Courtesy photo

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CPSF doles out spring grant awards

Saturday, February 21, 2026
The Clinton Public School Foundation (CPSF) has awarded $14,955 in classroom grants during its spring 2026 grant cycle, bringing the organization’s total grant funding for the 2025-2026 school year to $48,173.

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Federal jury convicts man caught transporting methamphetamine

Saturday, February 21, 2026
A federal jury has convicted Gustavo De Alba, 48, of Los Angeles, Calif., of drug conspiracy and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

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POLICE REPORT - THURSDAY

Saturday, February 21, 2026
DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of vandalism in the 500 block of S. 28th St.Responded to a report of an accident with injuries in the area of I-40, exit 61; Oklahoma Highway Patrol took over the scene.Responded to a report of a suspicious subject in the area of 9th St. and Court Ave.