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David Allan Coe, country singer and songwriter, dies at 86

Friday, May 1, 2026
(AP) – David Allan Coe, the country singer-songwriter who wrote the working class anthem “Take This Job and Shove It” and had hits with “You Never Even Called Me By My Name” and “The Ride” among others, has died. He was 86.
Precise painting

Precise painting

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Precise painting

Friday, May 1, 2026
Gabriela Jacobo paints grass carefully on a mural at the Elk City softball fields. 

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SHERIFF’S REPORT WEDNESDAY

Friday, May 1, 2026
Responded to a report of harassment in the 200 block of N. 4th St., Arapaho.Responded to a report of a violation of a protective order in the 22000 block of E. 900 Rd., Custer City.

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POLICE REPORT - WEDNESDAY

Friday, May 1, 2026
DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of an assault in the 1700 block of Wells Ave.Responded to the Clinton Police Department for a report of an accident with no injuries.Responded to a report of an unwanted person in the 2100 block of Gary Blvd.

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Main headlines for the Thursday CDN

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Here's your preview of Thursday's paper- ‘Century Lap’ ready to pull car folks here- Auxiliary makes another donation- Woman’s alleged attack causes collapsed lung  - Arapaho-Butler softball sweeps regional  tourney- Local, state, national news, sports and moreRead the Clinton Daily News in print...

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Woman’s alleged attack causes collapsed lung

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Madelyn Irene Henry, 23, of Clinton, is facing charges after an alleged assault that left another woman in the hospital with a collapsed lung.Detective Randy Dunegan of the Clinton Police Department began investigating the incident around 3:56 p.m.

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‘Century Lap’ ready to pull car folks here

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Clinton will get in on this year’s 100th celebration of the “Mother Road” with a car show planned for Sept.5 to highlight some classic cars and Americana.The event is being called “Clinton’s Century Lap on Route 66.
Izaiah Collins remains still as a butterfly lands on his shirt Tuesday during the butterfly release at Nance Elementary. CDN | Courtesy photo

Izaiah Collins remains still as a butterfly lands on his shirt Tuesday during the butterfly release at Nance Elementary. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Don’t move ... a muscle!

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Don’t move ... a muscle!
Celebrating the recent donation of a treadmill and dumbbells to the Cardiac Rehab department are front, from left, volunteers, Gloria Brown, Norma Fisher, Lois Schimmels, Debra Mendez, and Glenda Kindsfather; back, staff, Khristen Sawatzky, Janie Arnett,

Celebrating the recent donation of a treadmill and dumbbells to the Cardiac Rehab department are front, from left, volunteers, Gloria Brown, Norma Fisher, Lois Schimmels, Debra Mendez, and Glenda Kindsfather; back, staff, Khristen Sawatzky, Janie Arnett,

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Auxiliary makes another donation

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Recently Clinton Regional Hospital volunteers helped raise money to purchase a treadmill and new set of dumbbells for the Cardiac Rehab department.Debra Mendez, director of volunteers, talked about the opportunity she and the ladies who share their time were able to make happen.