Smooth operator

Rigo Maldonado smooths out the freshly poured concrete Monday morning that is set to be a parking area for the new Clinton Middle School building.

County leaders hold quick meeting

County commissioners urged Custer County residents to practice patience during chip sealing season, and reminded drivers to be gentle with new roads at Monday’s quick meeting. “We’re going to be chip sealing again this week.

Filing begins for council

As of press time Monday, the Custer County Election Board has received one filing for Clinton’s City Council.Erin Adams has officially filed to represent Ward 3. Stormie Hill, who currently represents Ward 3, will not be running for re-election and has publicly endorsed Adams for the position.

Planes crashes into ocean killing three

MONTEREY, Calif.(AP) — All three people aboard a small twin-engine plane that crashed into the Pacific Ocean off California’s central coast perished, law enforcement officials said.

SHERIFF’S REPORT - WEEKEND

Responded to a report of threats in the 10000 block of Deer Creek Rd., Weatherford.Responded to a report of an accident on I-40, Exit 69 on ramp, Clinton.Responded to a report of a civil matter in the 500 block of N. 11th St., Hammon.

POLICE REPORT - WEEKEND

FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of a disturbance in the 100 block of Petty Ln.Responded to a report of an accident with unknown injuries in the area of I-40, Exit 69.Responded to a report of illegal parking in the 300 block of S. 5th St.

NEWS ALERT - Election Filing Update 7-28-2025

A race has developed at the conclusion of the first filing day for the upcoming election for the Clinton City Council. Tony Paradis has entered the election for Ward 3, and will be running against current contender Erin Adams. Two days of the filing period remain.

Here are your Daily Lunch Specials.

Here are the daily specials being offered by Clinton eating establishments:Lucille’s Roadhouse - Download the ASAP Energy app to order To-Go online!

Main headlines for the Saturday CDN

Here's your preview of Saturday's paper- Senior Lifestyles edition- Two arrested for alleged tire thefts- Filing period next week for council- A-B set to host enrollment- Hines gets jump start on future career- Red Tornadoes send three athletes to All-State- Local, state, national news, sports and...

Two arrested for alleged tire thefts

Two local men have been arrested in connection to a heist with an unusual score: 24 used tires, valued at $50 apiece, for a total of $1,200.