Discovery time

Ventriloquist Meghan Casey and Aiden the Dinosaur take a peep at the audience during the Western Plains Library System’s Summer Reading Program’s weekly performance Wednesday afternoon at the Clinton Public Library. 

Hospital officials happy with outcome

Spirits were high at Wednesday’s meeting of the Clinton Hospital Authority Board of Trustees following a successful election the night before, which will eventually allow the hospital to continue functioning under new ownership.

Three face alleged charges related to drugs, child neglect

Charges have been brought against three Clinton residents after a search for stolen property revealed dangerous substances and drug paraphernalia in a home with two small children, ages 1 and 3.

Koch announces campaign run

Conservative businessman and community leader Rick Koch, of Weatherford, officially announced his campaign this week for the Oklahoma State Senate District 26, currently held by Darcy Jech, of Kingfisher, who is in his final year of service due to term limits.

Personal navigation

Peyton Mendez, Manuel Morales, Beckham Weil, and Ce sar Soto, learn about maps and compasses during Summer Playground Wednesday morning at Washington Elementary.

Seven families file lawsuit challenging upcoming state law

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Seven Arkansas families filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging an upcoming state requirement that public school classrooms have posted copies of the Ten Commandments, saying the new law will violate their constitutional rights.

Free throws

Second-grader Garrett Stockton works on his free throws during Summer Playground Wednesday Morning at the Washington Elementary Gym. 

At least four dead after flood strikes Texas

(AP) — Heavy rains swamped San Antonio early Thursday, killing at least four people who were swept away in floodwaters as crews rescued dozens of others, officials said.Fire officials said they were still searching for two people who were missing.

Space station leak concerns will delay visit by astronauts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A chartered spaceflight for India, Poland and Hungary’s first astronauts in decades has been delayed indefinitely because of leak concerns at the International Space Station.

Drummond warns consumers about bail payment scam

Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning Oklahoma consumers about the resurgence of a scam where fraudsters are producing fake arrest warrants and asking individuals to post preemptive bail at virtual currency kiosks.