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POLICE REPORT - WEEKEND

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of a verbal domestic in the 200 block of S. 3rd St. Responded to the Clinton Police Department for an agency assist. Responded to a report of found property in the 400 block of S. 24th St.

Wheat crop, dry conditions discussed by county leaders

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

This season’s wheat crop was one of the top items of discussion at Monday’s Custer County commissioners’ meeting at the courthouse.OSU Extension Director Larry Bryen apprised the county leaders of the shape of the land.“It’s dry – super dry,” he said.

Big changes are coming for the old fire station located at Gary Boulevard, as it is expected to be transformed into a welcome center thanks to a state grant approved last week. CDN | Staff Photo

Centennial grant awarded for firehouse

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

New life is expected to be poured into a long dormant City of Clinton asset, as the old fire station on Gary Boulvevard has been approved for a Route 66 Revitalization Grant Program grant.

Owen Lavigne stands in his Eagle Scout uniform, decorated with more than 50 badges and various awards near Custer City. CDN | Courtesy photo

Lavigne earns Congressional Award, highest youth honor

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Owen Lavigne, a senior at Arapaho-Butler Schools, was awarded the Congressional Award Gold Medal for community services and personal growth. This is the highest honor a civilian youth can receive.

Main headlines for the Weekend CDN

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Here's your preview of the Weekend paper- Arapaho-Butler leadership announced- Candidate is found deceased- CO2 gun, drug paraphernalia nets alleged charges- A-B opens regional tourney with one-sided wins- Clinton baseball ends in regionals- Full obituary for Thomas Dean Lunsford- Local, state,...

Valedictorian Malley Baker

Arapaho-Butler leadership announced

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Arapaho-Butler School has released the names of its valedictorians and salutatorians for the Class of 2026. Valedictorians are Malley Baker, Orsan Jubara, Katherine Meacham, Lillian Roush, PiperRilee Sawatzky, and Ehimen Umobuarie. The salutatorian is Zayne Sawatzky.

Students practicing square dancing in music class at Nance Elementary, from left are Adeleigh Rios, Asher LaRocco, Harlee French, and Mateo Galvan. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Time for do-si-do

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Time for do-si-do

Candidate is found deceased

Saturday, May 2, 2026

An Oklahoma State Senate candidate was found dead Thursday morning after being reported missing, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.Barry Dwaine Christian, 54, of Sayre, was discovered by Beckham County deputies deceased in a vehicle around 9:45 a.m.

CO2 gun, drug paraphernalia nets alleged charges

Saturday, May 2, 2026

A Clinton man was recently arrested after being found in possession of two meth pipes and a CO2 pistol following a felony conviction.Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Colby Sander was patrolling around 9:49 p.m.

PUBLIC RECORDS

Saturday, May 2, 2026

MARRIAGE LICENSES Nathan Michael Augustine and Maycee Ann McSperitt Andrew George Hulett and Zoey Saleen Contreras Zachary Harold Lee and Sarah Nicole Hulett Benjamin Ryan Perez and Britany Ann Abner Johnathan Luis Aponte and Johana Elizabeth Mendoza Carl Sterling Lynn Musick and Makyla Jaedawn...