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SHERIFF’S REPORT MONDAY

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Responded to a report of a drunk driver on State Highway 34, Hammon.Responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 300 block of N. 11th St., Hammon.Responded to a report of a business alarm in the 100 block of N. Main St., Thomas.
Firefighter Austin Long demonstrates the “Spreader” and “Cutter” to Western Oklahoma Christian School pre-k and kindergarten students at the Clinton Fire Department. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Firefighter Austin Long demonstrates the “Spreader” and “Cutter” to Western Oklahoma Christian School pre-k and kindergarten students at the Clinton Fire Department. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Demonstration

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Demonstration

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Cold Case Team honored

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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’

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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.