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Wesley Javorsky as Curly, left, performs next to Angela Nichols as Laurey for “Oklahoma!” at the R.A. “Dick” Lloyd Amphitheater. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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In character

Saturday, October 3, 2026

In character

Reece McAbee shows the costume chaps he is drying and treating Thursday at the Southwest Playhouse. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Weather can’t stop ‘Oklahoma!’

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Wednesday night’s 2-inch downpour caused the R.A. “Dick” Lloyd Amphitheater to become flooded including portions of the storage area inside the dressing rooms. Many of the “Oklahoma!” play props, costumes, and equipment sat in water overnight.

Morgon McCathern is next up to compete at the National Pedal Pull Championship on Sept. 26 in Mitchell, S.D. CDN | Courtesy photo

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McCathern pedals his way to nationals

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Morgon McCathern, 12, of Clinton, was recently invited to compete in the National Pedal Pull Championship in Mitchell, S.D.A pedal pull is a device that looks like a miniaturized tractor powered by pedals, much like a bicycle is.

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Playhouse has next show set

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Preparations for “Steel Magnolias” are underway at the Southwest Playhouse. Auditions have been completed, the cast list has been released, and the process of building the set has begun, according to Director Aleta Bowman.Auditions were held Sept.

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California helicopter crash kills 2 people

Friday, October 2, 2026

(AP) – A medical helicopter transporting a patient crashed off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, killing two people and leaving two hospitalized, authorities said Thursday.

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Friday, October 2, 2026

Carl S. Hutto and Vicki Elaine Hutto to Wyatt Pinkerton and Ruby Pinkerton, WD. Lot 3, Blk. 3, Western Hills Addn. Weatherford.Manuel Castro III and Farrah Diane Castro to Manuel Castro III and Farrah Diane Castro, JTWD. Lot 4, Blk. 9, Turtle Creek, NW ¼ 17-12N-16W. Clinton.

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HISTORY

Friday, October 2, 2026

In 1835, the Texas Revolution began as American settlers battled Mexican troops near the Guadalupe River.In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke that left him partially paralyzed.In 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first Black justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Judge ends federal oversight of Oakland police department

Friday, October 2, 2026

(AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday ended federal monitoring of the Oakland Police Department after 23 years, capping the longest-running oversight of a police department in U.S. history.“I’m particularly grateful to the men and women of the Oakland Police Department ...

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SHERIFF’S REPORT - WEDNESDAY

Friday, October 2, 2026

Responded to a follow-up in reference to a stolen vehicle in the 300 block of N. 10th St., Thomas.Performed a followup in the 100 block of E. Broadway, Thomas.Assisted another agency in the 500 block of Locust Ave., Custer City.Responded to a report of harassment in the 100 block of E.

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Rep. Archer named chair of energy council

Friday, October 2, 2026

Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, has been elected chair of The Energy Council, an international nonpartisan organization focused on energy policy.He was elected chair during the council’s annual meeting in Albuquerque, N.M., last week.