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SHERIFF’S REPORT - TUESDAY

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Responded to a report of an accident in the area of State Highway 44 and State Highway 73, Foss.Responded to a report of a suspicious subject at the Lucky Star Casino, Clinton.Responded to a medical call in the 100 block of N. Main, Thomas.Responded to a 911 in the 22000 block of E. 1033 Rd.

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Jury acquits two business executives of bribing Navy admiral

Thursday, May 21, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal jury has acquitted two business executives of charges that they conspired to bribe a retired four-star U.S. Navy admiral, who is now serving a sixyear prison sentence for his conviction on corruption charges.

Jordyn Patton is playing a game of pass the ball, and is ready for the catch at Southwest Elementary School. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Ready to catch

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Jordyn Patton is playing a game of pass the ball, and is ready for the catch at Southwest Elementary School.

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POLICE REPORT - TUESDAY

Thursday, May 21, 2026

DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of a dispute in the 200 block of S. 28th St.Responded to a report of a suspicious subject in the 900 block of Orient Ave.NIGHT SHIFTResponded to a report of a custody issue in the 300 block of S. 8th St.

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SWOSU Faculty Senate honors 2026 retirees during reception

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) recognized five retiring faculty and sta_ members during a retirement reception hosted by the SWOSU Faculty Senate in the SkyView Room of the Pioneer Event Center.

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Authority agrees to settlement with former CEO

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Tuesday’s special meeting of the Clinton Regional Hospital Authority began with an executive session, which began at 12:02 p.m. and ended at 12:07 p.m. for a total of five minutes in regard to a settlement agreement with former CEO Len Lacefield. The public and press were barred from attending.

Wes Miller, left, stands with honoree Jackson McCullough during the 40th Academic All-State Awards Celebration. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Area Academic All-Staters honored for accomplishments

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Three local seniors were recognized recently as members of the 2026 Academic All-State Class.The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence hosted its 40th annual celebration recently at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.

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City, County strike deal to fix Rt.

Thursday, May 21, 2026

66Repairs will begin soon to a stretch of Route 66 that has been the topic of much conversation recently. An interlocal agreement between the City of Clinton and Custer County, and legal documentation regarding responsibility for the area has been clarified.

Construction crews install new support pillars for the Intestate 40 overpass Tuesday at Neptune Drive. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Pillars for community

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Construction crews install new support pillars for the Intestate 40 overpass Tuesday at Neptune Drive.

Ashlyn Hunter, left, awards Nate Hickey the Custer County 4-H Scholarship at the Arapaho-Butler Senior Awards ceremony at the auditorium. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Scholarship award

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Scholarship award