County, DA join forces for program

At Monday’s meeting of the Custer County commissioners, county officials discussed a few upcoming developments.

Standing out, blending in

From left, Hudson Allen, Rance Randal, Santiago Vazquez and Southwest Elementary School P.E. teacher Jodi Crowdis, back, show off their camothemed outfits for “Red Ribbon Week,” Tuesday morning at Southwest Elementary School.

Man fleeing immigration agents is fatally struck by vehicle

(AP) – A 24-year-old Honduran man who was fleeing federal immigration agents in Virginia died on a highway after being struck by a vehicle.

New Literary Arts Fund will support independent publishers

NEW YORK (AP) — Citing a chronic shortage of financial backing for independent publishers and nonprofits dedicated to writing and reading, a coalition of seven charitable foundations has established a Literary Arts Fund that will distribute a minimum of $50 million over the next five years.

Transportation secretary says he will pull $160M from California over truck licenses

(AP) – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Sunday that he is about to make good on a threat to revoke millions in federal funds for California because he says the state is illegally issuing commercial driver’s licenses to noncitizens.

Helping out

Ryan Hill retrieves the tee Thursday following the second half kickoff of Clinton’s road game against Cache.

SHERIFF’S REPORT - MONDAY

Responded to a report of a noise disturbance in the 500 block of S. Ames, Butler.Responded to a medical call in the 500 block of Elm St., Custer City.Responded to a report of a suspicious subject in the 500 block of N. 11th St., Hammon.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Weston Colvin and Kathryn Colvin to Xandra Dayle Goforth, WD. Blk. 1, College Addn. Weatherford.South Canadian Meats, LLC to City of Thomas, WD. SW ¼ 29-15N-14W.Caren Jean Daugherty, Trustee and Kenneth M.

POLICE REPORT MONDAY

DAY SHIFTPerformed a pedestrian check in the area of 3rd St. and Orient Ave.Responded to a report of threats in the 1200 block of S. 10th St.Responded to a report of larceny in the 2100 block of Gary Blvd.Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to threats.

Lawmakers get earful as Oklahoma home insurance rates skyrocket

Oklahoma’s reputation as a low-cost-ofliving state is taking a hit after recent hikes to home insurance premiums, with lawmakers grappling for solutions after getting an earful from constituents.