Florida man executed

STARKE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man convicted of raping and killing his neighbor decades ago was put to death Tuesday evening in a record 15th execution in Florida this year.Norman Mearle Grim Jr., 65, was pronounced dead following a threedrug injection at Florida State Prison near Starke.

Property owners can reclaim seized land after Nov. 1

After Nov. 1, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission will be required to notify previous property owners if the land they sold to the Commission is going to be offered for sale. The property owners would then have the right to repurchase at their original selling price.

Court disqualifies attorney from overseeing multiple criminal cases

(AP) — A federal judge disqualified acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli in Southern California from several cases after concluding Tuesday that the Trump appointee has stayed in the temporary job longer than allowed by law.U.S. District Judge J.

POLICE REPORT TUESDAY

DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of larceny in the 2300 block of W.Modelle Ave.Responded to a report of a business alarm in the 1200 block of Opal Ave.Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to a report of a stolen vehicle.

Man who spent 43 years in prison now faces deportation

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — After waiting more than four decades to clear his name in a friend’s 1980 killing, Subramanyam Vedam was set to walk free from a Pennsylvania prison this month.Vedam and Thomas Kinser were the 19-year-old children of Penn State University faculty.

DO JUST ONE THING

• When squirrels start overtaking your attic or get stuck in your house, one of the easiest ways to remedy the problem is to use a humane trap. The trap (usually baited with peanut butter) lures the squirrel inside, and a trigger shuts a door behind it.

Mom chooses sarcasm over encouragement

DEAR HARRIETTE: How do I get someone who believes in tough love to understand that that does not resonate with me? For a long time, my siblings and I have had strained relationships with our mom because of how crass she can be.

Genealogical group sets up new office

The Western Plains Weatherford Genealogical Society will host an open house for its new location from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at 201 S.W. Main in Weatherford, the lower level of City Hall, which previously served as the police station.

Reminder given for week’s events

would like to remind its readers about several upcoming events, and what to expect for both Halloween and Clinton homecoming celebrations.The Clinton Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual “Trunk or Treat” event from 6-8 p.m. on Frisco Avenue tomorrow.

Festive goodbye

Custer County 4-H Educator Lesa Rauh speaks to her guests during a party held at the Custer County Fairgrounds to celebrate her retirement from the Oklahoma State University Custer County Extension.