New bookmobile ready to roll

After more than a decade since a new vehicle has been put into service, the Western Plains Library System will have a brand new bookmobile set to be put into action later this year to continue to provide library services to rural towns in the area.

Doodle time

Middle schooler Kayla Nitsche works up a few quick doodles with some of her free time during art class Thursday morning at the new Clinton Middle School. 

Parents of shooter won’t face charges

(AP) — The parents of a 16-year-old boy who wounded two students at a Colorado high school with an old revolver his family said was kept in a locked gun safe won’t be charged with any crimes, authorities said Wednesday.

SHERIFF’S REPORT - WEDNESDAY

Responded to a report of a suspicious subject in the area of Airport Rd. and E. 1035 Rd., Clinton.Assisted with an accident on I-40, mile marker 48.Responded to a report of a suspicious subject on I-40, mile marker 78, Clinton.

POLICE REPORT - WEDNESDAY

DAY SHIFTPerformed an agency assist in the 200 block of S. 18th St.; arrested 19-year-old subject on a Custer County charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.Responded to a report of a suspicious subject in the area of Rt. 66 and Airport Rd.

Cheering on the wrestlers

Clinton cheerleaders cheer during one of the matches during the recent Hub City Wrestling Tournament in the Tornado Dome. Pictured, from left, are Olivia Cates, Azlynn Salinas, Jessica Ochoa, Elexis Tyler and Kapri Threadgill. 

Emergency crews evacuate patients and battle blaze at hospital

DICKSON CITY, Pa. (AP) — Emergency crews battled a blaze and evacuated patients from a northeastern Pennsylvania hospital after a fire broke out, authorities said. No injuries were reported.The fire began around 9:40 p.m.Wednesday at the Lehigh Valley Hospital campus in Dickson City.

Here are your Daily Lunch Specials.

Here are the daily specials being offered by Clinton eating establishments:Lucille’s Roadhouse - Download the ASAP Energy app to order To-Go online!

Main headlines for the Thursday CDN

Here's your preview of Thursday's paper- Ex-chief honored by city council- Chamber to host dance- Warrant issued for man- A-B hoops sweeps Hinton during Ring Night- Local, state, national news, sports and moreRead the Clinton Daily News in print or online at www.clintondailynews.com

Chamber to host dance

With the ice from the recent winter weather finally melting off and Punxsutawney Phil seeing his shadow this week, the Clinton Chamber of Commerce has been working to bring in a change in festivities with its first “Dancing Through Candy Hearts” community dance for kids and adults on Feb.