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POLICE REPORT - WEEKEND

Christian Jacobsen
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of a business alarm in the 700 block of Frisco Ave.Responded to a report of a reckless driver in the area of Hayes Ave. and Gary Blvd.Responded to a report of suspicious subject in the 400 block of S. 9th St.

Mayor files to seek re-election on first day

Christian Jacobsen
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Filings for the upcoming municipal election opened Monday and will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day of the filing period, which will end Wednesday.As of press time on Monday, the only filing received by the Custer County Election Board was by Mayor David Berrong, who filed to retain his seat.
Catching air

Catching air

Catching air

Christian Jacobsen
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Avery Andablo wants to swing higher and faster recently at the M.T. and Helen Gholston Children’s Playground at Acme Brick Park. 

County appointees changing

Shiann Dawson
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Recent changes to county staff and local boards were a major topic of conversation at Monday’s meeting of the Custer County Commissioners.“There’s big changes coming to the extension office,” said the new OSU Ext. Director, Ashlyn Hunter.

Juneteenth celebration set

Christian Jacobsen
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Bethany Baptist Church will be hosting a Juneteenth Community Festival Friday. Organizers state the event is available for anybody to attend.Twila Williams, youth director for Bethany Baptist, spoke about the plans and events scheduled for this year’s Juneteenth celebration.
Rt. 66 shoppers

Rt. 66 shoppers

Rt. 66 shoppers

Christian Jacobsen
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Robin Holley, left, and Steven Davis pick up some deals Friday at the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton. 

CORRECTIONS

Christian Jacobsen
Saturday, June 13, 2026
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Sample ballots for Tuesday’s Primary Elections

Christian Jacobsen
Saturday, June 13, 2026
For some candidates it will be an ending of a political career before it ever begins, and for others, it will be the next hurdle crossed to an occupation of public service.Tuesday’s Primary Election will allow registered voters to cast their ballots at their respective polling places.