County burn ban in effect

Custer County commissioners made the decision to enact a burn ban for the county during their Monday meeting at the Custer County Courthouse.The countywide burn ban is in effect with an initial duration of 14 days, which can be either extended or reduced by the county commissioners.

A-B students complete D.A.R.E.

Arapaho-Butler schools recently celebrated their fifth- and sixth-grade students for completing the D.A.R.E. program’s 10-week course. The curriculum gives kids advice and training on how to face the different challenges life may bring.The D.A.R.E.

Paying attention

With his dogs at the ready, Jack Forest holds their attention during a game of fetch recently at McLain Rogers Park. Dogs shown from left are Lola, Sirus, and Sam. 

Suspect allegedly would not wake up

Joshua Wayne Cook, 34, of Elk City, was recently arrested after being allegedly found slumped over the steering wheel of his vehicle near Neptune 66.Around 6:39 p.m. Feb.23, Clinton Police officers were dispatched to the location in reference to a welfare check when Cook was reported.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1930, the Motion Picture Production Code was adopted to regulate mature content in movies.In 1995, singersongwriter Selena was murdered by the former president of her fan club.

Mark Sanford makes last-minute bid to return to Congress

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina congressman and governor whose political ascendency was stalled by a 2009 affair, wants to return to Congress — again.

Lane Batterton pages for House Speaker Pro Tem Anthony Moore

Lane Batterton, a senior at Cheyenne High School, paged for House Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, from March 23-26 at the State Capitol.Batterton is the son of Dustin and Sarah Batterton.

POLICE REPORT - WEEKEND

FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of stolen property in the 1300 block of Gholston Ave.Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to fraud.Responded to a report of a robbery in the 500 block of N. 6th St.

SHERIFF’S REPORT WEEKEND

Responded to a report of an accident with unknown injuries in the area of U.S. Highway 183 north of 980 Rd.Responded to a report of a fire in the area of State Highway 73 and 2050 Rd., Butler.Responded to an animal call of cow out in the area of Main St. and N. 2440 Rd., Weatherford.

NEWS ALERT-County burn ban in effect

Monday morning the Custer County commissioners enacted a burn ban for the county.Under the terms of the ban signed into effect for the next 14 days, the only exclusions to the burn ban are road construction, welding, and outdoor cooking with certain specifications met.