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TODAY IN HISTORY

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
In 1937, King George VI of the United Kingdom and Elizabeth, the future queen mother, were crowned at a ceremony in Westminster Abbey. In 1949, the Soviet Union lifted its blockade of Berlin. In 2008, a magnitude-8.
Amber Lee, left, and Kyla Garibay show their excitement following the final out as the Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians slowpitch softball team defeated Caddo 13-2 at the FireLake Ball Fields to capture the title. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Amber Lee, left, and Kyla Garibay show their excitement following the final out as the Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians slowpitch softball team defeated Caddo 13-2 at the FireLake Ball Fields to capture the title. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Big win, big emotions

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

POLICE REPORT - WEEKEND

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of a burglary in the 1700 block of Hayes Ave. Responded to a report of vandalism in the 900 block of S. 10th St. Responded to a report of an intoxicated subject in the 2100 block of Gary Blvd.

SHERIFF’S REPORT WEEKEND

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Responded to an animal call of cattle out in the area of State Highway 33 and N. 2250 Rd., Arapaho. Responded to a report of a reckless driver in the area of 2240 Rd. and 1010 Rd. Assisted Weatherford Police Department in the 1600 block of Grandview Dr.
Leksi Richert, left, with her children Luke and Riley Richert, and Shakira Thigpen all enjoy the good weather and the Clinton Farmers Market Thursday at Engleman Park. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Leksi Richert, left, with her children Luke and Riley Richert, and Shakira Thigpen all enjoy the good weather and the Clinton Farmers Market Thursday at Engleman Park. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Outdoors time

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Clinton Fire Department Firefighter Alex Tyler attempts to extinguish remaining embers Saturday at the Commerce Industrial Center, east of Clinton Cemetery. CDN | Courtesy photo

Clinton Fire Department Firefighter Alex Tyler attempts to extinguish remaining embers Saturday at the Commerce Industrial Center, east of Clinton Cemetery. CDN | Courtesy photo

Lightning strike causes CIC fire

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Clinton citizens could whiff a strong smell of fire Saturday evening originating from a blaze where lightning struck a power pole and started a fire at the Commerce Industrial Center (CIC) near Clinton Cemetery, south of town.It was all part of a busy night for the Clinton Fire Department.

Erick man hurt in crash

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
An Erick man was injured in a singlevehicle accident Sunday evening on Interstate 40, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.Trooper Darrell Splawn’s report states at approximately 6:25 p.m. Sunday, Jose M.Gonzalez Neri, 50, of Erick, was traveling westbound on I-40 at mile marker 32.