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Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Cold Case Team honored

Rep. Carl Newton, R-Cherokee, recently recognized the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Cold Case Team for its work to help resolve and bring closure to 98 cases since its creation in November 2018. Recognition took place in the Oklahoma House of Representatives’ Chambers during daily session.

Main headlines for the Tuesday CDN

Here's your preview of Tuesday's paper- Scanner still considered valuable tool- CHS students set for ‘Reality Check’- Southall readies for new post- Clinton girls’ golf finishes second at regionals- Full obituary for Melvin E. Terrell, Robert “Bob” Lee King, Dr.
Brad Southall, left, receives papers from McKinsey Cloninger at Arapaho-Butler Elementary School. Cloninger will be the school’s new elementary secretary and child nutrition clerk in the 2026-2027 school year. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Brad Southall, left, receives papers from McKinsey Cloninger at Arapaho-Butler Elementary School. Cloninger will be the school’s new elementary secretary and child nutrition clerk in the 2026-2027 school year. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Southall readies for new post

Brad Southall was recently named the next superintendent for Arapaho-Butler Public Schools. He said he is excited for his new role and feels confident for a smooth changing of the guard.Southall has been in education for more than 26 years.

CHS students set for ‘Reality Check’

Debbie Carlisle, executive director of the Clinton Public School Foundation, is heading up a “Reality Check” for seniors about to graduate from Clinton High School.

Scanner still considered valuable tool

Often people can be dubious of purchasing an extended warranty, but at Monday’s board meeting the Custer County commissioners wanted as much information as possible for the Sorter RS Full Body Scanner in use at the Custer County Jail.
Firehouse tour

Firehouse tour

Firehouse tour

Western Oklahoma Christian School kindergarten students listen to the firefighters describe all the tools used in the truck Monday at the Clinton Fire Department. From left are Braianna Ruyle, Braelynn Dodgen, and Lennon Cabaniss. 

POLICE REPORT - WEEKEND

FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of a business alarm in the 1400 block of W. Gary Blvd.Responded to a report of an unwanted subject in the 300 block of S. 7th St.Conducted a welfare check in the 900 block of Gary Blvd.

SHERIFF’S REPORT WEEKEND

Performed a welfare check in the 23000 block of E. 1035 Rd., Weatherford.Responded to a report of an accident in the 1000 block of Whiteshield St., Hammon.Responded to a report of an accident in the area of State Highway 33 and N. 2230 Rd., Arapaho.