Repeat the beat

Aaron Sawatzky, left, and music teacher Krisha Ticer click to the beat with rhythm sticks during music class at Southwest Elementary School.

Weatherford driver injured

A 20-year-old Weatherford driver was injured Monday evening in a single-vehicle crash.According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, injured was Adhara J. Dobbs, 20, of Weatherford.The accident occurred at approximately 5:05 p.m. Monday at the Interstate 40 exit 82 eastbound onramp.

Clinton Rotary Club still vital contributing to community

Gentle chatter precedes a prayer, a pledge, and a program at noon every Tuesday at the Days Inn Branding Iron Restaurant. Business owners and professionals in everything from uniforms to blue jeans share the latest, while following the four founding principles of Rotary Club: Is it the truth?

HISTORY

In 1940, exiled Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky was assassinated in Mexico.In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, allocating nearly $1 billion in an unprecedented antipoverty measure.

POLICE REPORT - MONDAY

DAY SHIFTResponded to a request for a civil stand-by in the 700 block of N. Fifth St.Responded to a report of a non-injury accident in the 400 block of Gary Blvd.Responded to a request for a civil stand-by in the 100 block of Rawlings Rd.

Execution date set for Florida man

(AP) — A Florida man who fatally stabbed his estranged wife’s sister and parents and then set fire to their house is scheduled for execution in Florida under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron De-Santis.David Pittman, 63, is set to die Sept.

SHERIFF’S REPORT - MONDAY

Responded to a report of a trespasser at the Lucky Star Casino, Clinton.Performed foot patrol at Thomas-Fay-Custer Public Schools.Performed foot patrol Public Schools.Answered a call about a missing juvenile in Arapaho.Responded to a grass fire at Airport Rd., Clinton.

CoreCivic advertises jobs at vacant prisons in Watonga, Sayre

As federal spending on immigrant enforcement and detention soars, a private prison company is advertising detention officer positions at vacant prisons in Watonga and Sayre.

Grand Canyon mascot is recovered from the wildfire rubble

(AP) – Missing an ear and his front legs detached, Brighty the Burro certainly has seen better days.The 600-pound bronze statue used to greet visitors at the Grand Canyon Lodge on the national park’s North Rim.

2 officers killed in shooting

(AP) – Two police oŒcers responding to a domestic disturbance call were shot and killed in Utah and a man was taken into custody after bystanders persuaded him to drop the gun, authorities said Monday.