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Main headlines for the Friday CDN

Friday, December 26, 2025
Here's your preview of Friday's paper- Group seeks to extend help to women- Ready to serve the community- Sperle felt needed in public sector- Former Red Tornado heading to pro baseball- Full obituary for Paul Ray McConnell, Mary Ellen Holland- Local, state, national news, sports and moreRead the...

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Group seeks to extend help to women

Friday, December 26, 2025
One Oklahoma organization is seeking to make a huge difference in the lives of women and children right here in Clinton, with plans to expand and no signs of slowing down.The Clinton Daily News spoke with Liz Johnson, who owns and operates CTC and volunteers her time with Branch15.
Detective Paul Sperle looks over notes for a case before starting his day at the Clinton Police Department. CDN | Shiann Dawson

Detective Paul Sperle looks over notes for a case before starting his day at the Clinton Police Department. CDN | Shiann Dawson

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Sperle felt needed in public sector

Friday, December 26, 2025
Detective Paul Sperle became a part of Clinton’s Police Department six years ago, when he transitioned out of the oil field and into a career in law enforcement.“Everybody has that thought at some point.
Cook Abbey Shields stirs up a pot of ground beef while preparing a meal for people in her new role helming the kitchen of the Clinton Mission House. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Cook Abbey Shields stirs up a pot of ground beef while preparing a meal for people in her new role helming the kitchen of the Clinton Mission House. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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Ready to serve the community

Friday, December 26, 2025
The Clinton Mission House recently welcomed the newest member to its team in cook Abbey Shields, starting just this month. Shields is a Clinton Public Schools alumna, having graduated Clinton High School in 2023, and is also the daughter of Clinton Mission House Director Jennifer Lee.

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Here are your Daily Lunch Specials.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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 Wednesday CDN

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Here's your preview of Wednesday's paper- No Thursday CDN due to the holiday- Victim alleges assault took place- Adams ready to bring experience to table for city council position- H.O.S.T.

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Victim alleges assault took place

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Shannon Wayne Jennings, 50, of Corn, is facing charges after an alleged assault took place at the Relax Inn.Clinton Police officers were dispatched to the location at 12:35 p.m. Nov. 19 in reference to a physical domestic.
Rolling, rolling, rolling ...

Rolling, rolling, rolling ...

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Rolling, rolling, rolling ...

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Volunteer Phyllis Smith rolls out balls of dough into flat pucks to make fried bread Tuesday in the Clinton Mission House Kitchen.
From left, Parker Adams, Erin Adams, Luke Adams, Leah Adams and Ryder Adams pose for a family photo during an outing. CDN | Courtesy photo

From left, Parker Adams, Erin Adams, Luke Adams, Leah Adams and Ryder Adams pose for a family photo during an outing. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Adams ready to bring experience to table for city council position

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The newest member of the Clinton City Council has grown roots here over the last 20 years, raising her kids as Red Tornadoes after choosing to settle in Clinton and make the town home.“I love our people, and I love our diversity,” said Erin Adams.