United Airlines emergency landing likely caused by weather balloon

(AP) – A United Airlines plane appears to have collided with a weather balloon while cruising over Utah at 36,000 feet last week, fracturing layers of its windshield and forcing an emergency landing.

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Main headlines for the Thursday CDN

Here's your preview of Thursday's paper- Council hears two different issue pleas- SNAP benefits could be shut off- Football games moved to today- School board talks about CHS grades- Clinton football looks to take Cache to pound- Full obituary for Arwen Sue Youngbull- Notice of death and services...

SNAP benefits could be shut off

The shutdown of the federal government may soon directly impact households receiving SNAP benefits on Nov. 1, if a resolution cannot be reached before then.The Oklahoma Department of Human Services issued a press release Tuesday which explains what is known as of press time.

Shift of duties

Greyson Weedon, left, was recognized for his term as president of the Clinton Noon Lions Club by Tyler Freeburg, current president.

School board talks about CHS grades

The Clinton Public Schools Board of Education discussed several different topics relating to the current state of the school district, during their recent monthly meeting.Supt. Nathan Meget started his section of the meeting on a positive note by sharing recent successes.

Council hears two different issue pleas

In stark contrast to previous Clinton City Council meetings for the past few months, audience participation was a central part of Tuesday night’s gathering. Attendance was unusually high, a fact that was remarked upon by Mayor David Berrong.“We’re happy to have a large crowd here tonight.

Football games moved to today

Two schedule changes for local football games were made due to possible inclement weather and a lack of manpower.The Clinton Red Tornadoes’ matchup against the Cache Bulldogs has been pushed forward to 7 p.m. tonight due to predicted adverse weather. The game will still be held at Cache High School.

Precautionary check

Capt. Blake Shaddon holds the ladder for Austin Long, as they inspect the cafeteria roof Wednesday morning at Clinton Middle School. There was a report of smoke in the cafeteria but fire was quickly ruled out.

SHERIFF’S REPORT - TUESDAY

Conducted a welfare check in reference to a baby bassinet in the area of State Highway 54 and 1040 Rd., Hydro. Responded to a report of a reckless driver in the area of 2440 Rd. between 980 and 990 Rd., Weatherford.Responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of E. 9th St.