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Thursday, February 19, 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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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Here's your preview of Thursday's paper- Council gives OK for grant proposal- SWOSU releases fall graduates list- A-B ready to serve up pancakes- Clinton hoops end regular season with ‘Conflict’- Local, state, national news, sports and moreRead the Clinton Daily News in print or online at www.

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Council gives OK for grant proposal

Thursday, February 19, 2026

As new life is pumped into communities with historic Rt. 66 ties, a proposal for a Clinton landmark also gets new life as well thanks to approval from the Clinton City Council.

SWOSU releases fall graduates list

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SWOSU releases fall graduates list

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) awarded 434 degrees to 401 graduates following the Fall 2025 semester.

Arapaho-Butler Elementary School students prepare for the upcoming pancake dinner. Front row from left are Briella Ray, Kasydi Guthrie, Mackee Chisum, and Vivienne Rosales; back, Rowdy Bond, Jagger Hulett, Blain Palmer, and Clint Roush. CDN | Shiann Dawso

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A-B ready to serve up pancakes

Thursday, February 19, 2026

The Arapaho-Butler Annual Elementary Pancake Supper and Literacy Fair/ Book Fair Night will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the school.The book fair will take place from Feb. 23 to Feb. 27. “The kids get to look and buy throughout the week,” explained Principal Brad Southall.

Clinton’s Sy Foster feeds broilers prior to the Broilers Show Tuesday evening at the Custer County Fairgrounds for the Custer County Junior Livestock Show. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Chicken feed

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Seymour (Wesley Javorsky) and Audrey (Charissa Berrong) embrace as they imagine a life together during “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Southwest Playhouse. CDN | Staff Photo

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Happy ending?

Thursday, February 19, 2026

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Plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino’s eyesight

Thursday, February 19, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Corralling a wild rhinoceros into a small chute to give it eyedrops might seem like a crazy plan. But if it’s crazy and it works, then it’s not crazy.

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Driver fleeing ICE officers crashes, killing Georgia teacher

Thursday, February 19, 2026

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Guatemalan driver fleeing a Georgia traffic stop by federal immigration officers crashed into another vehicle, killing a teacher who was headed to work, authorities and school officials said.

Mr. Mushnik (Christopher Curtis) berates Seymour (Wesley Javorsky) during “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Southwest Playhouse. CDN | Staff Photo

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Stern warning

Thursday, February 19, 2026