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SHERIFF’S REPORT - TUESDAY

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Responded to an animal call in the area of 990 Rd. and 2310 Rd., Arapaho.Responded to a report of theft in the Shady Acres Trailer Park, Weatherford.Responded to a fire call in the area of 1070 Rd. and 2300 Rd., Clinton.Responded to a report of a fight at Sunset Beach, Foss Lake.

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POLICE REPORT - TUESDAY

Thursday, July 9, 2026

DAY SHIFTResponded to a request for a citizen assist in the 2000 block of Gary Blvd.Responded to a request for a welfare check in the 400 block of Gary Blvd.Responded to a report of trespassing in the 400 block of N. 4th St.Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to stolen property.

Brock Mason

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Mason rises ranks at ODOT

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Brock Mason has been officially named District 5 construction engineer for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, a role in which he will work closely with District Engineer Will Snipes to oversee highway and bridge construction across the 11 counties that make up District 5.

The Clinton Fire Department responded to an oil tank on fire Tuesday afternoon on E. 1030 Rd., north of the Cherokee. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Firemen battle tank fire

Thursday, July 9, 2026

The air was hot and the ground proved hotter for the Clinton Fire Department, as it responded to an oil tank fire and a large grass fire Tuesday afternoon.The tank fire was located on E. 1030 Rd., also designated Route 66, north of the Cherokee exit. Capt.

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City council determines scales vendor

Thursday, July 9, 2026

City of Clinton officials are taking steps toward reopening the Solid Waste Facility, as was discussed at Tuesday night’s city council meeting.“Now we’ve got a little complication that Gene’s (McCullough, public works director) going to explain to you,” said City Manager Robert Johnston.

Mural hanging

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Mural hanging

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Scott Henderson lines up the next panel of the “American Thread” mural being installed Tuesday on the west side of S&D Drug. The artwork commemorates 100 years of Route 66.

Dusty Heller, left, attaches the door to the frame of the new box hangar as Scott Oats helps keep the door in place Monday at Clinton Regional Airport. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Hanging hangars out at airport

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Progress is moving along on the new hangars for Clinton Regional Airport. Concrete has been poured for the T-hangar, and the 68-foot by 56-foot box hangar is a bit closer to completion each day.“Sheet metal is going up right now, the sidewalls and all of that.

Timothy Sorter, left, is ready to finish pressure washing the walls of the Legion Field baseball concession stand with his dad Kyler Sorter at McLain Rogers Park. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Sorters say graffiti has got to go

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

The Legion Baseball Field at McLain Rogers Park was recently vandalized with spray paint and curse words written onto the side of the concession stand. Local Clinton resident, Kyler Sorter, went to clean it up because he wanted to help out.

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Hospital responds to federal warning

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

After receiving a warning from the federal government over price transparency with the announcement made public back on June 25, Clinton Regional Hospital has released a statement addressing the issue.“We’ve had price transparency since we reopened,” said Co-Administrator Brendan Price.

‘Where are ya headed to?’

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‘Where are ya headed to?’

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Kia Lime gets to sit in the driver’s seat of a fire engine Friday at Washington Elementary.