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SHERIFF’S REPORT - WEDNESDAY

Friday, August 7, 2026

Responded to an animal call in the 300 block of S. Oklahoma, Thomas.Responded to a report of a grass fire in the area of State Highway 54 and 970 Rd., Weatherford.Conducted a motorist assist in the area of 2180 Rd. and 990 Rd.Performed extra patrol in the 10000 block of N. 2160 Rd., Clinton.

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POLICE REPORT - WEDNESDAY

Friday, August 7, 2026

DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of vandalism in the 100 block of Forrest Ln.Responded to a report of a suspicious subject in the 2200 block of Gary Blvd.Responded to a report of stolen property in the 700 block of Frisco Ave. Conducted a pedestrian check in the 200 block of S. 5th St.

An exterior view of the property at 500 N. 16th St. The home has not had running water since 2009. CDN | Courtesy photo

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City council votes to condemn home

Friday, August 7, 2026

Condemnation was the final decree by the Clinton City Council at Tuesday night’s meeting for the home located at 500 N. 16th St. According to tax records, the property is owned by Wayne McGinnis, c/o Alta McGinnis.

Travis Ruiz speaks to the United Nations about enhancing the participation of Indigenous peoples July 16 in Geneva, Switzerland. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Ruiz addresses United Nations about Indigenous peoples’ rights

Friday, August 7, 2026

On July 16, a citizen of Custer County spoke at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, as a representative of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and the United States.

Historic marking

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Historic marking

Friday, August 7, 2026

Worship Pastor Ethan Dalme, of the First Baptist Church of Clinton, points out the Clinton Route 66 road marking Wednesday on Frisco Avenue in front of the church.

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Suspect crashes car in Washita River after chase

Friday, August 7, 2026

Trae Michael Schiele, 32, of Yukon, was arrested following a high-speed chase that began in Weatherford and ended in Clinton over the weekend, reaching speeds of up to 130 mph and instigating a multiagency manhunt in the process.

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Thursday, August 6, 2026

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Marvin Wesley demonstrates how product containers move through the label machine Wednesday at the future site of Frontier Packaging on the corner of S. 4th Street and Avant Avenue. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Packaging facility chooses to set up shop in Clinton

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Marvin Wesley and Royden Anderson, partners of Frontier Packaging, a fulfillment and storage location, are working to start their operation in Clinton at the former site of Elliott Electric Supply on the corner of Avant Avenue and S.4th Street.

From left, Timber Hartman, Vivian Baca, and Leadell Baca listen to story time Tuesday at the Clinton Public Library. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Rapt with attention

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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Absentee voting deadline established

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot for the Aug. 25 Runoff Primary Election, the City of Weatherford Municipal Primary Election, and two state questions is at 5 p.m. Monday, according to Custer County Election Board Secretary Ann Brown.An application can be downloaded at www. ok.