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Assistant Fire Chief D.J. Woodall

Assistant Fire Chief D.J. Woodall

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Leadership made official at CFD

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Mark Switzer has officially been named and accepted the office of fire chief for the Clinton Fire Department.Switzer has been acting as interim Fire Chief for Clinton since February. He previously served as assistant fire chief for three and a half years.
Jackie Aaron, left, executive director of CASA of Western Oklahoma, presents the Champions of Children Award to Rep. Anthony Moore. CDN | Courtesy photo

Jackie Aaron, left, executive director of CASA of Western Oklahoma, presents the Champions of Children Award to Rep. Anthony Moore. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Moore honored by CASA

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Oklahoma CASA has named Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, of Clinton, as a recipient of the Champion for Children Award, recognizing his leadership and commitment to improving outcomes for abused and neglected children across Oklahoma.

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CORRECTIONS

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — President Donald Trump is withdrawing his nomination of a hospitality company executive to lead the National Park Service, the White House announced Monday.
A small group of boys came to see what was happening in the playground at Nance Elementary. From left, are Levi Medina, Javy Arriaga and Lincoln Adney. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

A small group of boys came to see what was happening in the playground at Nance Elementary. From left, are Levi Medina, Javy Arriaga and Lincoln Adney. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Playground fun

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Playground fun

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Trump administration fires independent board members

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation.Members of the National Science Board received an email on Friday sent from the Presidential Personnel Office “on behalf of President Donald J.
Sue Morries was excited for the photo and went to grab her cat Dalila to pose at Forrest Lane in Clinton. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Sue Morries was excited for the photo and went to grab her cat Dalila to pose at Forrest Lane in Clinton. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Feline friend

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Feline friend