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County leaders talk about weather, wheat

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Custer County commissioners and officials are preparing for wheat harvest and Memorial Day, as was discussed at Monday’s regular meeting.

Leksi Richert, left, with her children Luke and Riley Richert, and Shakira Thigpen all enjoy the good weather and the Clinton Farmers Market Thursday at Engleman Park. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Outdoors time

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Clinton Fire Department Firefighter Alex Tyler attempts to extinguish remaining embers Saturday at the Commerce Industrial Center, east of Clinton Cemetery. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Lightning strike causes CIC fire

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Clinton citizens could whiff a strong smell of fire Saturday evening originating from a blaze where lightning struck a power pole and started a fire at the Commerce Industrial Center (CIC) near Clinton Cemetery, south of town.It was all part of a busy night for the Clinton Fire Department.

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Erick man hurt in crash

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

An Erick man was injured in a singlevehicle accident Sunday evening on Interstate 40, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.Trooper Darrell Splawn’s report states at approximately 6:25 p.m. Sunday, Jose M.Gonzalez Neri, 50, of Erick, was traveling westbound on I-40 at mile marker 32.

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Silver Alert issued for man seen here

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

A silver alert has been issued for 61-year-old Michael Carter, who was last seen in Clinton on May 6 and has been reported missing. As of press time, the investigation is still ongoing, and individuals who may have seen Carter are encouraged to contact law enforcement as soon as possible.

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God’s plan is a necessary reminder to do good in the world

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Late in the week after the latest attempt on President Trump’s life, a 20-year-old boy from Billings, Montana, asked a question at a Turning Point USA event held on a college campus in Springfield, Missouri. “Hi, my name’s Bryce. I came here from Billings – it was a 10-hour drive.

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POLICE REPORT THURSDAY

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 200 block of Prairie Chief Ave. Responded to a report of animal cruelty in the 600 block of S. 30th Circle. Responded to the Clinton Police Department in reference to an agency assist.

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Student research from SWOSU earns recognition at SWAN

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) students presented research at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Association of Naturalists, held April 23-26 in Tyler, Texas.

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SHERIFF’S REPORT THURSDAY

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Responded to a 911 in reference to a medical issue in the 100 block of E. 5th St., Custer City. Responded to an animal call of cattle out on I-40, mile marker 76, Weatherford. Responded to a 911 in reference to a motorist assist in the area of U.S. Highway 183 and E. 970 Rd., Arapaho.

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Homestead of Clinton, LLC to Mission House, Inc. QCD. Blk. 1, Prairie View Manor 16-12-17, Clinton. Eric Mitchell Johnson and Maria D. Johnson to Legado Real Estates LLC, WD. Lot 10, Blk. 2, Northland Addn., Weatherford. Johnny A. Ray to Jonnie Kristina Ray, Deed. Lots 4 and 5, Blk.