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City filing update

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
As of press time Tuesday, only one candidate for municipal office has made their intentions known.Mayor David Berrong filed Monday morning for re-election in his position. No other challenger has filed yet.

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GOP dismisses residency challenge to Tuberville’s bid for governor

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Republican Party said U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party’s gubernatorial nominee, rejecting a claim on Sunday that he had not lived in the state long enough to run for governor.
Falling into pool

Falling into pool

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Falling into pool

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Gabrielle Standingwater accidentally falls forward from the divingboard at the Clinton Public Pool. 
Ready to dive

Ready to dive

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Ready to dive

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Chance Spottedwolf lines up his dive at the Clinton Public Pool. 

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POLICE REPORT - WEEKEND

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of a business alarm in the 700 block of Frisco Ave.Responded to a report of a reckless driver in the area of Hayes Ave. and Gary Blvd.Responded to a report of suspicious subject in the 400 block of S. 9th St.

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Mayor files to seek re-election on first day

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Filings for the upcoming municipal election opened Monday and will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day of the filing period, which will end Wednesday.As of press time on Monday, the only filing received by the Custer County Election Board was by Mayor David Berrong, who filed to retain his seat.
Catching air

Catching air

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Catching air

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Avery Andablo wants to swing higher and faster recently at the M.T. and Helen Gholston Children’s Playground at Acme Brick Park. 

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County appointees changing

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Recent changes to county staff and local boards were a major topic of conversation at Monday’s meeting of the Custer County Commissioners.“There’s big changes coming to the extension office,” said the new OSU Ext. Director, Ashlyn Hunter.

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Juneteenth celebration set

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Bethany Baptist Church will be hosting a Juneteenth Community Festival Friday. Organizers state the event is available for anybody to attend.Twila Williams, youth director for Bethany Baptist, spoke about the plans and events scheduled for this year’s Juneteenth celebration.