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Clint Lively preps food for the coming patrons on the opening night at The B.A.C.K. Room restaurant.

Clint Lively preps food for the coming patrons on the opening night at The B.A.C.K. Room restaurant.

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Livelys open up B.A.C.K. Room

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
With an established knack for hospitality thanks to Split Decision & Grill, Clint and Shelley Lively have expanded operations with the addition of The B.A.C.K. Room, a larger restaurant with a much larger menu located on the north end of the bowling alley.
Lt. Steven Cornell

Lt. Steven Cornell

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Cornell, Hunter are Troopers of the Year

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Lt. Steven Cornell credits the cross for saving his life twice due to the fateful events that unfolded the evening of March 4, 2025, when he and his fellow brotherin- law and comrade in arms, Lt.
Cesar Reyes places fiber optic cables at Acme Brick Park. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Cesar Reyes places fiber optic cables at Acme Brick Park. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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In line for online

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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Marine is detained after TSA finds explosive

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — A U.S.Marine was detained at a California airport after Transportation Security Administration personnel found a live 25 mm explosive round in his checked baggage, police said.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
In 1945, Operation Iceberg began as U.S. troops landed on the Japanese island of Okinawa.In 1970, President Richard Nixon signed the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act, which required the surgeon general’s warning on tobacco products and banned cigarette ads on radio and TV.
From left, Ela Thomas, Joslynn Roll, and Kat Brunelle design bracelets at a “K-Pop Demon Hunters” watch party at the Clinton Public Library. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

From left, Ela Thomas, Joslynn Roll, and Kat Brunelle design bracelets at a “K-Pop Demon Hunters” watch party at the Clinton Public Library. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Watch party

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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SHERIFF’S REPORT - MONDAY

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Responded to an animal call of cattle out in the area of N. 2320 Rd. and State Highway 47, Custer City.Responded to a report of fraud in the 24000 block of Frontage Rd., Weatherford.Assisted Weatherford Police Department in the 24000 block of Lawter Rd.
Grayson Wagoner takes a break from climbing at McLain Rogers Park. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Grayson Wagoner takes a break from climbing at McLain Rogers Park. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Taking a break

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Robyn Randol

Robyn Randol

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SWOSU educator named DaVinci Fellow for teaching initiative

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Robyn Randol, instructor in the Department of Education and Director of the Registered Apprenticeship Program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), was selected as a 2026 DaVinci Fellow through the DaVinci Institute’s DaVinci Awards program.