Hospital needs more City cash

The Clinton Regional Hospital Authority held a special meeting Wednesday afternoon to discuss requesting funds from the City of Clinton in order to meet payroll, as well as rebates for lighting fixture improvements from PSO.“There’s about $117,000 in the bank.

Framing job

Roberto Juarez helps guide the rising of steel frames to use as part of the construction for the new Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop H Headquarters. 

Teenager charged in Oklahoma plot for Election Day attack

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Afghan teenager who pleaded guilty to taking part in an Oklahoma plot to carry out an Election Day attack has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.

SHERIFF’S REPORT WEDNESDAY

Assisted Oklahoma Highway Patrol on I-40, mile marker 69 westbound.Responded to an animal call of cattle out on State Highway 33 and U.S. Highway 183, Custer City.Responded to an animal call of cattle out in the area of E. 1010 Rd. and 2170 Rd., Clinton.

Texas man indicted on murder charge in shooting of voice actor

HOUSTON (AP) — A grand jury in Texas has indicted the man accused of killing “King of the Hill” voice actor Jonathan Joss on a murder charge.But it is unclear whether Joss’ killing will be considered a hate crime.

POLICE REPORT WEDNESDAY

DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of a domestic in the 1100 block of S. 10th St.; arrested 50-year-old Shannon Jenning on a new Custer County charge of assault and battery by strangulation.Responded to a report of larceny in the 900 block of Gary Blvd.

Western Plains Weatherford Genealogical Society to hear Beutler

Western Plains Weatherford Genealogical Society will have its regular monthly meeting on Monday, in the Weatherford City Hall at 7 p.m.The program will be presented by former SWOSU President Randy Beutler,J.D.

REDS 365 works to support students

With the holiday season bringing community and togetherness, Clinton Public School’s REDS 365 after-school tutoring program continues to focus its efforts into supporting students and families within the community.

Wastewater loan approved; ‘Oklahoma!’ backed

“Oklahoma!” will be coming to the McLain Rogers Amphitheater in a production performed by Southwest Playhouse for the Centennial Celebration of Route 66 in 2026, as was discussed at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Clinton City Council.

Checking progress

Doris Brittain, left, and Clinton Public Schools Board of Education Director Kim Meacham discuss the office layout Tuesday during a tour of the site for the newly constructed Clinton Middle School building given to members of the Philanthropic Educational Organization’s local members.