CPD nets arrest of four with pound of meth

Four people were recently arrested during a traffic stop that resulted in the confiscation of more than a pound of methamphetamine.Officer Braeden Blanchard of the Clinton Police Department was conducting a routine patrol around 1:40 a.m.

Hospital authority conducts meeting

No major calamities were expressed during Wednesday’s Clinton Hospital Authority meeting, as it appeared to be business as usual.The authority gave approval to pay expenditures over the next four weeks for a total of $649,982.65. The breakdown includes payroll expense of $122,500 every two weeks.

Bridge demolition

Construction crew jackhammer and remove the road off the overpass above Neptune Drive Thursday morning in Clinton. 

WPLS attends conference

Staff from across Western Plains Library System recently had the opportunity to share expertise and knowledge with other libraries around the state at the 2026 Oklahoma Library Association (OLA) Annual Conference held in Tulsa.

POLICE REPORT - WEDNESDAY

DAY SHIFTConducted a welfare check in the 1300 block of Opal Ave.Responded to a report of a disturbance in the 300 block of S. 15th St.Responded to a report of breaking and entering in the 500 block of S. 7th St.Conducted a welfare check in the 2800 block of Hayes Ave.

Another view

Roadway is missing from the bridge over Neptune Drive, as crews continue with the demolition phase on Interstate 40. 

SHERIFF’S REPORT - WEDNESDAY

Responded to a report of a reckless driver in the area of U.S. Highway 183 and E. 850 Rd., Custer City.Responded to a 911 in the area of the northwest corner of Lawter Rd. and Airport Rd., Weatherford.Performed a welfare check in the 23000 block of E. 1035 Rd., Weatherford.

Honorable oath

Master Sergeant Earl Plumlee renews his vows to the VFW Tuesday at the newly christened MSG Earl Plumlee Post 4465 in Clinton. 

First responders train at Mission House facility

First responders train at Mission House facility

Rep. Scott, seeking his 13th term, dies at age 80

(AP) – U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died. He was 80.