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Jessica Jefferson writes on the smart board as she teaches math during school at Southwest Elementary School. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Jessica Jefferson writes on the smart board as she teaches math during school at Southwest Elementary School. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Lucky to Live in Clinton – Jessica Jefferson

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Having immense love for one’s hometown is not unusual. For Southwest Elementary School third-grade teacher Jessica Jefferson, it remains true, as she takes pride in her hometown and her family.For Jefferson, she said to be able to live where she has lived for so long has been amazing to her.

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Saturday, March 28, 2026
S&J Capital, LLC to Catherine Sholl and James Sholl, JTWD.Lots 4 and 5, Blk. 3, Armstrong Skyline Vac Sight 4-12-19. Foss LakeDonald R. Avery and Debbie S. Avery to Steven Sanders and Brandy Sanders, JTWD. NW ¼ 36-15N17W.

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POLICE REPORT THURSDAY

Saturday, March 28, 2026
DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of a suspicious subject in the 2000 block of Boulevard of Champions; arrested 52-year-old Misty Waits on Custer County charges of possession of a firearm after a former felony conviction, aggravated tra…cking of fentanyl, possession of drug paraphernalia, and...

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SHERIFF’S REPORT THURSDAY

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Responded to a report of a reckless driver in the area of U.S. Highway 183 and State Highway 33, Custer City.Assisted Weatherford Police Department in the 1600 block of Ez Go Dr.Assisted Weatherford Police Department in the 600 block of W. Oklahoma Ave.
Stephen Martin

Stephen Martin

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Oklahoma’s housing paradox: Affordable units hard to find

Saturday, March 28, 2026
For Lance Windel, the problem isn’t hard to describe.“It’s a math problem,” Windel, manager of LW Development, said.Across Oklahoma, apartment complexes sit boarded up. Houses deteriorate. Entire properties fall out of the market. At the same time, renters scramble to find anything they can afford.

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Here are your Daily Lunch Specials

Friday, March 27, 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 Friday CDN

Friday, March 27, 2026
Here's your preview of Friday's paper- United to close- Wildfire threatens Butler area- Top 10% students honored at CHS- Clinton senior looking to follow in family’s footsteps- Notice of death and services for Victor Ramon Mendoza- Local, state, national news, sports and moreRead the Clinton Daily...
Area firefighters Isac Shephard, Cody Jeffrey, and Joel Barnett stand at the ready, as a “super scooper” plane flies to Foss Lake to refill Wednesday afternoon near Butler. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Area firefighters Isac Shephard, Cody Jeffrey, and Joel Barnett stand at the ready, as a “super scooper” plane flies to Foss Lake to refill Wednesday afternoon near Butler. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Wildfire threatens Butler area

Friday, March 27, 2026
With a wildfire located 3.5 miles south of Butler and all indications the blaze was apparently headed straight for the town of an estimated 200 people, Custer County Emergency Management Director Hardy Sperle knew he had to make the necessary call Wednesday afternoon.
The United Supermarkets sign at the corner of 10th Street and Jaycee Lane has greeted shoppers for decades. CDN | Staff Photo

The United Supermarkets sign at the corner of 10th Street and Jaycee Lane has greeted shoppers for decades. CDN | Staff Photo

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United to close

Friday, March 27, 2026
Soon Clinton will officially have one less grocery store, as United Supermarkets, located on S. 10th Street, will be closing after decades of service.HAC, Inc.