Family members gather for annual Shepherd family reunion

The 99th annual Abraham Lincoln Shepherd Family Reunion was held Aug. 31.

Immigration officers raid Georgia site where Hyundai makes vehicles

(AP) — U.S. immigration authorities on Thursday raided the sprawling site where Hyundai manufactures electric vehicles in southeast Georgia, conducting a search that shut down construction on an adjacent factory being built to produce EV batteries.

Scientists tap ‘secret’ fresh water under the ocean, raising hope

ABOARD LIFTBOAT ROBERT, North Atlantic (AP) — Deep in Earth’s past, an icy landscape became a seascape as the ice melted and the oceans rose off what is now the northeastern United States.Nearly 50 years ago, a U.S.

Smiles all around

Jimmy Haag, left, his grandmother Benita Haag, and Roxanne Rymer enjoy an ice cold popsicle together while viewing the exhibits at the 99th annual Custer County Free Fair.

Jury convicts Florida matriarch in murder-for-hire

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The matriarch of a wealthy South Florida family was convicted Thursday of murder in the killing of her former son-in-law, a prominent law professor who was locked in a bitter custody battle with his ex-wife when he was gunned down in 2014.

Placing ribbons

Rachel Koch hangs several ribbons for pieces of submitted photography that has been judged and exhibited during the 99th annual Custer County Free Fair.

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

30 YEARS AGO• It was a busy scene at the Custer County Free Fair as workers Gerrie Cordes and Bess Shephard kept track of winners and their checks from hundreds of fair entries.Arney and Mary Jo Friesen looked over items at the craft display at the fair.

POLICE REPORT THURSDAY

Responded to a report of a protective order violation in the 600 block of S. 5th St.Responded to a report of an unwanted subject in the 1400 block of Neptune Dr.Responded to a report of a disturbance in the 2300 block of Red Wheat Dr.Responded to a report of fraud in the 2300 block of Red Wheat Dr.

Federal government sues California utility, alleging blame

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The federal government filed two lawsuits Thursday against Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked fires including January’s Eaton Fire in the Los Angeles area, which destroyed more than 9,400 structures and killed 17 people.

SHERIFF’S REPORT THURSDAY

Assisted Clinton Police Department in the 10000 block of N. 2310 Rd.Responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 9900 block of N. 2200 Rd., Arapaho.Responded to an animal call of bull out in the 900 block of N. Main St., Thomas.Responded to a medical call in the 500 block of N. 2nd St.