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Saturday, April 18, 2026
Here's your preview of the Weekend paper- VFW post renamed for Clinton native- BF-DC Schools facing changes- Wrecks produce two sets of injuries- Memories of surviving state’s deadliest storm- Soccer senior looking to dive into world of psychology- Senior athlete enjoying new experience with...

Wrecks produce two sets of injuries

Saturday, April 18, 2026
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol released reports of two recent crashes with direct injuries involved. According to the report filed by Trooper Kendrick Johnson, the first one occurred at approximately 12:56 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of State Highway 54 and 960 Road, north of Weatherford.
Gabriel Gonzalez wanted to hang upside down while Jimi Haag jumped into the photo Friday at Nance Elementary. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Gabriel Gonzalez wanted to hang upside down while Jimi Haag jumped into the photo Friday at Nance Elementary. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Hangin’ around

Saturday, April 18, 2026

BF-DC Schools facing changes

Saturday, April 18, 2026
On April 13 Burns Flat-Dill City Public Schools posted a letter to the community about its financial status. What does it mean for the upcoming school year and beyond?Jamie Matuszewski, superintendent of BF-DC schools, was able to add clarification to the letter and give insight.
Donna Carter points out the path of the 1947 tornado that tore through Woodward when she was 6 years old. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Donna Carter points out the path of the 1947 tornado that tore through Woodward when she was 6 years old. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Memories of surviving state’s deadliest storm

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Oklahoma is smack dab in the middle of Tornado Alley. Over the years there have been people who have experienced all manner of hardships with personal loss and vivid memories.
MSG Earl Plumlee receives his Medal of Honor from President Joe Biden on Dec. 16, 2021. CDN | Courtesy photo

MSG Earl Plumlee receives his Medal of Honor from President Joe Biden on Dec. 16, 2021. CDN | Courtesy photo

VFW post renamed for Clinton native

Saturday, April 18, 2026
How often does a community get to honor its heroes? Now a decorated war hero, born in Clinton, will have a lasting legacy for years to come.Clinton’s VFW Post 4465, located at 1705 S.U.S. Highway 183, will be rechristened as MSG Earl Plumlee Post 4465 in a special ceremony at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

TODAY IN HISTORY

Saturday, April 18, 2026
In 1775, Paul Revere began his famous ride, warning, “The British are coming!”In 1906, the Great San Francisco Earthquake struck, killing an estimated 3,000 people and destroying 80% of the city.

Police officer and his horse corner suspected purse snatcher

Saturday, April 18, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — A suspected purse snatcher was rounded up after being chased through the streets of Manhattan by a mounted New York police officer and his horse.The late Wednesday morning pursuit began when the victim reported the theft.

New York loses millions for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses

Saturday, April 18, 2026
(AP) – New York will lose more than $73.5 million in federal money because the Transportation Department said Thursday that the state has refused to revoke nearly 33,000 questionable commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants since an audit uncovered problems last year.