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CRH awaits REH fate from State

As of press time, the hospital is waiting on hearing back from the State in determining whether Clinton Regional will qualify for status as a Rural Emergency Hospital.

Drug Take Back event set Oct. 25

Residents are encouraged to check medicine cabinets and collect items for the DEA’s Drug Take Back Day event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 25.“I want to stress that every household’s risk is different.
Sunny day fun

Sunny day fun

Sunny day fun

Malachi Keys climbs on the jungle gym Wednesday at Southwest Elementary. In the background is Kiya Lime, as they enjoy moderate temperatures for mid-October during fall break.
Accuracy is key

Accuracy is key

Accuracy is key

Heraldo Lopez, left, and Adrian Morales make measurements Thursday at the new Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop H Headquarters construction site.

Man faces charges

A warrant is out for the arrest of Michael Glen Epperly, 44, of Clinton, after an alleged dispute with his girlfriend escalated to police involvement.Clinton Police Officer Layne Mitchell was dispatched at 10:24 a.m. Sept. 21 to S.

Federal government to withhold $40M

(AP) – Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday he will withhold $40 million from California because it is the only state that is failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers.

New superintendent rescinds mandate

(AP) — Oklahoma’s new public schools superintendent announced he is rescinding a mandate from his predecessor that forced schools to place Bibles in classrooms and incorporate the book into lesson plans for students.

POLICE REPORT WEDNESDAY

Responded to a report of a panic alarm in the 2000 block of W. Modelle Ave.Responded to the Clinton Police Department for a report of stolen property.Conducted a welfare check in the 1400 block of Gary Blvd.Responded to a report of fraud in the 1800 block of Hunt Ave.