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SHERIFF’S REPORT - WEEKEND

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Responded to a report of a dead deer in roadway on State Highway 73, 1½ miles west of Clinton.Conducted a motorist assist in the 10000 block of State Highway 44, Foss.Responded to a 911 call in the area of N. 2130 Rd. between 870 and 880 Rd.
Pool time

Pool time

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Pool time

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Bristol Miller jumps into the deep end during Summer Playground at the Clinton Pool. 

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POLICE REPORT - WEEKEND

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of a suspicious subject in the area of Gary Blvd. and Jaycee Ln.Responded to a report of a reckless driver on I-40, mile marker 71 westbound.Conducted a pedestrian check in the area of Gary Blvd. and Hayes Ave.

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Drought, election lead discussion

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
At Monday’s weekly meeting of the Custer County commissioners, officials discussed updates and regular business as well as the upcoming election, which is to be held June 16.

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Woman arrested for alleged child endangerment

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
A local woman has been arrested after allegedly causing a wreck while driving under the influence with three children in the vehicle.Officers with the Clinton Police Department were dispatched at 9:41 p.m. May 26 to S. 10th Street and Wilson Avenue in reference to an accident with no injuries.
From left, Dr. Laramie Knapp, Dr. Gavin Knapp, and Dr. Stacy Knapp pose during the University of Oklahoma’s recent graduation. Stacy, as a practicing physician and by the tradition of welcoming a new physician to the profession, was able to “hood” her son Gavin, who was then able to “hood” his wife Laramie. CDN | Courtesy photo

From left, Dr. Laramie Knapp, Dr. Gavin Knapp, and Dr. Stacy Knapp pose during the University of Oklahoma’s recent graduation. Stacy, as a practicing physician and by the tradition of welcoming a new physician to the profession, was able to “hood” her son Gavin, who was then able to “hood” his wife Laramie. CDN | Courtesy photo

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‘Hello, doctor, doctor, doctor’

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
It was a trio of doctors sharing a unique graduation ceremony at the University of Oklahoma, as newly graduated doctor Gavin Knapp was “hooded” by his mother Stacy Knapp, and then Gavin in turn “hooded” his wife Laramie Knapp all in the same ceremony.
Not-so soggy race fans

Not-so soggy race fans

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Not-so soggy race fans

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Taking shelter in the back hatch from Saturday’s rain during the Clinton Classic, from left, are Jack Bryant, Barret Bonham, Jovi Bryant, Kory Easter and Bowen Bonham. 

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PUBLIC RECORDS

Saturday, June 6, 2026
MARRIAGE LICENSES Tracy Dean Thiessen and Sherry Jean Phipps Maliki Dahcenry Jones and Hazel Tatiana Hoffman Mason Robert Williams and Dawsyn Renae Case Brett Steven Griffith and Natalie Grace Kinder Tobie Dean Washburn and Jodi Lynn Shepherd Jacob Scott Dennis and Maddison Tanae Dacus Jason Edward...

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Wildfires are making U.S. smoggy again, reversing progress

Saturday, June 6, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — For more than a decade, the United States dramatically reduced its national smog levels, but since 2015 smoke from increasingly larger wildfires is reversing that cleanup trend and making the air dirtier and deadlier, a new study finds.

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CORRECTIONS

Saturday, June 6, 2026
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