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POLICE REPORT THURSDAY

DAY SHIFTConducted a service warrant in the 1500 block of Neptune Dr.; arrested 66-year-old David Eldridge on a Custer County charge of failure to register as a sex ošender.Responded to a report of an accident with no injuries in the 2400 block of Red Wheat Dr.

SHERIFF’S REPORT THURSDAY

Responded to a report of a civil matter in the 300 block of S. 13th St., Arapaho.Responded to a report of a dog bite in the 24000 block of E. 1040 Rd., Clinton.Responded to a medical call in the 100 block of S. 30th St., Clinton.

Texas board faults Camp Mystic leader for inaction during flood

(AP) — A Texas board has suspended the nursing license of Camp Mystic’s codirector in a scathing order that accused her of not helping children evacuate during last year’s catastrophic floods that killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors.
Decorated veteran Staff Sgt. Jack Myers sits outside and enjoys the weather Thursday at the Clinton Veterans Center. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Decorated veteran Staff Sgt. Jack Myers sits outside and enjoys the weather Thursday at the Clinton Veterans Center. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Memorial Day observance set

The Clinton American Legion will host its annual Memorial Day service at 10 a.m. Monday at the Clinton Cemetery to pay homage to the ones who gave all for their country.Bobby Stewart, post adjutant of Clinton American Legion Post 41, talked about Monday’s planned services.

CEO settlement terms listed

Former Clinton Regional Hospital CEO Len Lacefield will receive $52,500 from the Clinton Hospital Authority as dictated by terms reached in a settlement agreement between the two parties.The settlement agreement was announced after an executive session conducted during Tuesday’s authority meeting.
Maxwell Murray pressure washes new concrete Thursday at the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop H Headquarters construction site. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Maxwell Murray pressure washes new concrete Thursday at the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop H Headquarters construction site. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

New Troop H Headquarters getting closer to completion

The new Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop H Headquarters building is mostly complete, and officials currently plan to move into the building as of July 4, though move-in day could be a bit sooner.“We are about 95% complete,” said OHP Capt. Ty Owen.

Supreme Court dismisses bid

(AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed Alabama’s bid to be allowed to execute a convicted murder who was found by lower courts to be intellectually disabled.

SHERIFF’S REPORT - WEDNESDAY

Responded to a medical call in the 300 block of N. Seventh St., Arapaho.Responded to a report of a reckless driver on State Highway 33, eastbound from Fay.Performed a motorist assist at State Highway 33 and State Highway 54.Responded to a semi blocking the roadway at E. 1010 Rd. and U.S.