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Search suspended for 5 missing crew of ship that overturned

Thursday, April 30, 2026
SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands (AP) — The search has been suspended for five missing crew members of a cargo ship that overturned near the Northern Mariana Islands during a typhoon in the Pacific Ocean, authorities said Wednesday.Six people were aboard the 145-foot ship, called the Mariana.

POLICE REPORT TUESDAY

Thursday, April 30, 2026
DAY SHIFTChecked out with a subject in the 1800 block of Littell Ave.; arrested 23-year-old subject on a Custer County warrant for aggravated assault and battery.Checked out with a subject in the 2300 block of Modelle Ave.Responded to a report of a dog bite in the 500 block of N. 3rd St.

NEWS ALERT- Neptune demolition extended

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Neptune Drive under Interstate 40 in Clinton will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday for bridge demolition as part of ongoing work in the area. This is extended a day from the previous notification issued by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.

Main headlines for the Wednesday CDN

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Here's your preview of Wednesday's paper- Leadership made official at CFD- Clintonite’s stories relived during walk- Moore honored by CASA- Suspect allegedly threw screwdriver- Clinton’s Acosta advances to golf state tourney- Full obituary for Mary Lou Preston- INSERTS: Elk Supply- Local, state,...
Sharon Meacham stands near the Dorsey family plot as she tells the story of her uncles and their running of the Route 66 Fruit Market Monday evening during the 2026 Spring Cemetery Walk at the Clinton Cemetery. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Sharon Meacham stands near the Dorsey family plot as she tells the story of her uncles and their running of the Route 66 Fruit Market Monday evening during the 2026 Spring Cemetery Walk at the Clinton Cemetery. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Clintonite’s stories relived during walk

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Genealogical buffs often say a person’s story continues even after they die. Five of those stories were shared Monday evening at the Clinton Cemetery.The Western Plains Genealogical Society hosted a visit to five gravestones and told those stories.

Suspect allegedly threw screwdriver

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
A local man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman, threatening her, and throwing a screwdriver at her.Officers were dispatched to the location at 5:07 a.m.
Assistant Fire Chief D.J. Woodall

Assistant Fire Chief D.J. Woodall

Leadership made official at CFD

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Mark Switzer has officially been named and accepted the office of fire chief for the Clinton Fire Department.Switzer has been acting as interim Fire Chief for Clinton since February. He previously served as assistant fire chief for three and a half years.
Jackie Aaron, left, executive director of CASA of Western Oklahoma, presents the Champions of Children Award to Rep. Anthony Moore. CDN | Courtesy photo

Jackie Aaron, left, executive director of CASA of Western Oklahoma, presents the Champions of Children Award to Rep. Anthony Moore. CDN | Courtesy photo

Moore honored by CASA

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Oklahoma CASA has named Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, of Clinton, as a recipient of the Champion for Children Award, recognizing his leadership and commitment to improving outcomes for abused and neglected children across Oklahoma.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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