H.O.S.T. plays host to community

Clinton’s H.O.S.T. Ministries had a festive success last week, after the church held its annual community Christmas meal for the Clinton community members looking for food and company this holiday season, with roughly 120 people joining the church last Friday.H.O.S.T.

Colorado faces $24M federal funding cut over illegal CDLs

(AP) — The head of the U.S. Department of Transportation threatened Monday to withhold $24 million in federal funding from the state of Colorado for what he described as a slow response to a major violation of federal commercial driver’s license regulations.

CORRECTIONS

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Inside school homelessness project

Years ago, Reese Hundley learned firsthand what it felt like to be homeless.After finding black mold in his rental property, Hundley packed up and left the property with his wife and their child.

Visit from Santa

Washington Elementary School Student Council Members from left, Paeton Eaton, Magnolia Gibson, and Student Council President Leah Fanshier spread holiday cheer by inviting Santa Claus to their holiday celebrations.

Dr. Joel Kendall is named interim president of SWOSU

The Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) and Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) recently announced the appointment of Dr. Joel Kendall as interim president of Southwestern Oklahoma State University, effective Jan. 12, 2026.Dr.

President Trump endorses county executive for New York governor

(AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he’s endorsing Nassau County’s Republican executive for governor in next fall’s New York race, just a day after the president’s longtime ally Rep. Elise Stefanik announced she was suspending her candidacy.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Grant Beadles, Trustee and Justin Beadles, Trustee to Public, WD. Lots 13 and 14, Blk. 81, Thomas Original Townsite.Taylor Henderson and Aimee D. Henderson to Kenneth Bonner Jr. and Julie Bonner, JTWD. SE ¼ 2813N14W.Jon Cris Hickerson to Anna E. Pruitt-Johnson and Semaj, Johnson, JTWD. Lot 22, Blk.

POLICE REPORT - MONDAY

Responded to a report of a reckless driver in the 500 block of Frisco Ave.Responded to a report of stolen property in the 500 block of N. 15th St.Responded to a report of debris in roadway on I40, mile marker 62 eastbound.Responded to a report of vandalism in the 400 block of S. 15th St.

SHERIFF’S REPORT MONDAY

Responded to a medical issue in the area of E. Eagle Rd. and E. 1030 Rd., Weatherford.Responded to a report of an accident with unknown injuries in the area of U.S. Highway 183 and State Highway 33 west, Arapaho.Conducted a motorist assist in the 3800 block of U.S. Highway 183, Arapaho.