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Mission House closes overnight shelter

Mission House closes overnight shelter

Mission House closes overnight shelter

The Clinton Mission House made the decision during its most recent board meeting Tuesday to shut down its overnight shelter to any residents for a temporary, though at this time still undetermined, amount of time.
Jeremiah Gathings runs as he enjoys the animatronic animals with the Wild Adventures Smart Zoo experience hosted Thursday afternoon at the Sutherlands parking lot. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Jeremiah Gathings runs as he enjoys the animatronic animals with the Wild Adventures Smart Zoo experience hosted Thursday afternoon at the Sutherlands parking lot. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Bringing the zoo to you

Bringing the zoo to you
Wearing his favorite hat, Gary Albert stands next to a small portion of his collection. CDN | Shiann Dawson

Wearing his favorite hat, Gary Albert stands next to a small portion of his collection. CDN | Shiann Dawson

Albert is a man of many hats

On evenings and weekends, Gary Albert can be found filling free time with a rather unique hobby – he collects, cleans, finishes, and sells hats.“My first hat, I bought when I was 16 years old. I bought that at Circle A in Elk City, and that was to go to the Hammon dances when I was a kid.

Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking detailed voter information

(AP) — A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against California that sought detailed voting records and personal data on its 23 million registered voters, concluding that the government’s request was “unprecedented and illegal.

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Distracted driving emphasis: Dees mobilization

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is conducting a special emphasis on distracted driving today through Jan. 31. The mobilization is dedicated to and inspired by Trooper Nicholas Dees who was killed by a distracted driver Jan. 31, 2015. This is the 11th anniversary of honoring his life and sacrifice.

Oglala Sioux president walks back claims of DHS pressure

(AP) – The president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe has walked back claims he made in a memo and press release earlier this week that immigration enforcement arrested four tribal members and that the federal government tried to extract an “immigration agreement” out of the tribe in return for...

POLICE REPORT THURSDAY

DAY SHIFTResponded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to harassment.Responded to a report of a dog bite in the 600 block of S. 30th Circle.NIGHT SHIFTResponded to a report of a burglary in the 1400 block of Neptune Dr.Responded to a report of shots heard in the 1300 block of Gary Blvd.

SHERIFF’S REPORT THURSDAY

Responded to a report of fraud in the 300 block of N. 7th St., Arapaho.Performed a welfare check in the area of State Highway 54 and E. 1040 Rd., Weatherford.Responded to an animal call of cattle out in the area of State Highway 34, east of 870 Rd., Leedey.

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!