Kids buying into ‘Matlida’

Southwest Playhouse is back with its summer children’s program, as it prepares for a run of the show “Matilda” starting July 11.

Dedication recognized

Local Volunteer Blood Drive Coordinator Debbie Matz, left, recently accepted the award for Oklahoma Blood Institute Drive Champion of the Month from Volunteer Recruiter Leslie Flurry.

Hospital hosting health, wellness event

Clinton Regional Hospital will be hosting a Health and Wellness Event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, which will be set up in the main entrance and the Weichel Room.

CEDA stages speedy meeting

Tuesday’s Clinton Economic Development Authority meeting was brief and to the point.After approving the proposed budget for 2026, the authority went into executive session, which lasted for five minutes.

Line it up

Maxton Rhodes lines up his shot playing yard pong during the recent Levitt AMP Clinton Music Series concert at McLain Rogers Park. 

POLICE REPORT - TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of a medical emergency in the 1100 block of Gary Blvd.; Sinor EMS took over the scene.Responded to a request for a welfare check in the 300 block of S. 4th St.Responded to a report of indecent exposure in the 1400 block of S. U.S. Highway 183.

History lesson

Valerie Lister-Lambert recites and gives a lesson on the “Emancipation Procla mation,” written by President Abraham Lincoln more than 162 years ago pro claiming all slaves as free, during last Saturday’s Juneteenth celebration out side of Bethany Baptist Church.

SHERIFF’S REPORT TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY

Responded to a report of a suspicious subject at the Arapaho Cemetery.Responded to an animal call of cow out in the area of E. 1010 Rd. and N. 2310 Rd., Clinton.Responded to a report of theft in the 23000 block of State Highway 54, Weatherford.

Wildlife experts remove lid stuck around bear’s neck for two years

(AP) – Michigan wildlife experts finally were able to trap a black bear and remove a large lid that was stuck around his neck — for two years.“It’s pretty incredible that the bear survived and was able to feed itself,” state bear specialist Cody Norton said Wednesday.

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!