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Friday, January 9, 2026

Here's your preview of Friday's paper- City approves purchase of easement- CHS vocalists earn All-State honors- Suspect charged with alleged theft from retailer- Riverside Golf Course sees changes with weather- Notice of death and services for Wannie Whiteshield- Local, state, national news, sports...

Michael Castillo, left, and Rancho Rodriguez replace and smooth out the dirt after excavating near a utility pole for maintenance Thursday morning on S. 28th Street. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Dig it

Friday, January 9, 2026

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City approves purchase of easement

Friday, January 9, 2026

At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Clinton City Council – the first of the new year – Clinton Economic Development Authority Trustee Russ Meacham elaborated on the need for the acquisition of the easement next to Locke Supply.

Clinton High School choir members, front left, Ayshka Garcia, Delilah Perez; back, Lily Adkinson, and Kristian Bennet stand together after being chosen to be in the 2026 Oklahoma Choral Directors Association’s All-State Honor Choir. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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CHS vocalists earn All-State honors

Friday, January 9, 2026

After weeks spent rehearsing music and preparing for auditions throughout the first school semester, Clinton Middle School and Clinton High School’s choir programs are set to send as many as nine Clinton students to participate in the Oklahoma Junior High All-State on Jan.

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Suspect charged with alleged theft from retailer

Friday, January 9, 2026

Rowdy Rod Gubitz, 38, of Clinton, is facing charges after allegedly stealing merchandise and cash from one Walmart location and attempting to receive cash for stolen items from another Walmart location. Weatherford Police were dispatched to the Weatherford Walmart at 9:55 a.m. Nov.

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HISTORY

Friday, January 9, 2026

In 2015, the two perpetrators of the shooting at the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris two days earlier were killed by police after a hostage crisis.

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CORRECTIONS

Friday, January 9, 2026

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POLICE REPORT - WEDNESDAY

Friday, January 9, 2026

DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of a disturbance in the 100 block of N. 30th St.Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to a hit and run accident.Performed an agency assist in the area of 28th St. and Modelle Ave.Responded to a report of a reckless driver on S. U.S.Highway 183.

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SHERIFF’S REPORT - WEDNESDAY

Friday, January 9, 2026

Assisted Clinton Police Department in the 1100 block of Nowahy Ave.Responded to a report of a suspicious subject in the 900 block of N. Main St., Thomas.Conducted a motorist assist on I-40 in reference to a vehicle in ditch.Conducted a motorist assist in the area of Modelle Ave. and 28th St.

Certain foods may ease hangover symptoms

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Certain foods may ease hangover symptoms

Friday, January 9, 2026

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: My brother says the hangover foods that people swear by don’t really help. I have to disagree.When I’ve had too much to drink and am paying the price the next day, a few tacos always make me feel better. Is there any science behind either of our views on this?