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These are the Arapaho-Butler High School ag students that get to work on the Custer County Armored Rescue Vehicle to install seating in the back. Pictured from left are Conner Kreizenbeck, Mitchell Hunter, John Vela, Jantz Baker, and Hunter Baker. CDN | C

These are the Arapaho-Butler High School ag students that get to work on the Custer County Armored Rescue Vehicle to install seating in the back. Pictured from left are Conner Kreizenbeck, Mitchell Hunter, John Vela, Jantz Baker, and Hunter Baker. CDN | C

Hunter wants to offer ‘life-changing’ experiences in FFA

Saturday, April 25, 2026
A new building brings new possibilities, but the hardest part of teaching for Mitchell Hunter is sharing the students.Hunter is one of the agriculture teachers at Arapaho-Butler Public Schools, with Lauren Bilderback as the other.
Alexia Newman guides Sy Foster while he sands a wooden door at Clinton High School. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Alexia Newman guides Sy Foster while he sands a wooden door at Clinton High School. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Newman enjoys giving students agriculture options

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Clinton High School has had a lengthy tradition in educating students in FFA. Alexia Newman said she is proud to continue that tradition.Newman has taught in this current position for two years and additionally at Merrit Public Schools for two years.
Rick Weedon smiles as he recently fills the cattle feeder for his hungry customers. CDN | Courtesy photo

Rick Weedon smiles as he recently fills the cattle feeder for his hungry customers. CDN | Courtesy photo

Law enforcement, farming have many similarities

Saturday, April 25, 2026
After spending years of his life as an Oklahoma Highway Patrolman, Rick Weedon has enjoyed the life of a farmer the past 15 years.For Weedon, he said there are a couple of reasons he enjoys farming as much as he does.“I like being able to be outdoors,” he said.
Kelly Gaunt puts down feed for his cattle out in the field. CDN | Courtesy photo

Kelly Gaunt puts down feed for his cattle out in the field. CDN | Courtesy photo

Farming brings sense of ‘peace’ to Gaunt out in field

Saturday, April 25, 2026
In the state of Oklahoma, farming and ag are big parts of the everyday lifestyle.For longtime Clinton baseball coach Kelly Gaunt, it is a large part of who he is and has been for his entire life.
Tommy Wise brings a pallet of cattle feed to be unloaded by Lawerance Southerland, left, and Kelly Beaver Wednesday at the Farmers Co-Op in Clinton. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Tommy Wise brings a pallet of cattle feed to be unloaded by Lawerance Southerland, left, and Kelly Beaver Wednesday at the Farmers Co-Op in Clinton. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Wheat, cattle go hand in hand in most ag circles

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Custer County Extension Director and Agriculture 4-H Educator Larry Bryen was able to speak recently about the subject of local agriculture and how things are progressing this season. The original topic was meant to be solely about wheat growth in recent months, or cattle prices in the local area.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Paulino Ramirez Morales to Paulino Ramirez Morales and Fidel Ramirez, WD. Lot 4, Blk. A, Strong Addn., Lot 21, Blk. 1, Lancaster Addn. Clinton.Susan Moore and David Moore to Carla Thompson and Cheryl Bunton, JTWD. Lot 3, Blk. 5, Granada Estates, Clinton.

Researchers spend decades on potatoes for chips

Saturday, April 25, 2026
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — There's a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips.Researchers have spent decades developing potatoes for chip makers that can grow in all kinds of climates, avoid diseases and pests, sit in storage for months and still deliver a satisfying crunch.

City accepts responsibility for Rt. 66

Friday, April 24, 2026
Months after a plea was made to the City of Clinton in regard to the deteriorating condition of the original Route 66 heading westward within the city limits, the Clinton City Council accepted an ordinance amending the original annexation of the property dating back to Oct.