King, Fletcher earn CHS honors

Jocelyn King and Kendrick Fletcher have been selected as December Red Tornado Girl and Boy for Clinton High School.

Taking part in the trip to Sacramento, Calif., was this group of young performers from Southwest Playhouse. Pictured front, from left, are Tinley Chase, Christian Hensley, Maddie Basler, Ainsley House, Izzy Taylor, Jude Hemmingway; middle, Mayzie Sadler,

Students representing Southwest Playhouse received awards and recognition at the 2026 Junior Theater Festival West (JTF West). The weekend was dedicated to rewarding and celebrating student-driven musical theater programs Feb.

Clinton Firefighters Bobby Winans and Alex Tyler make sure this torched van does not reignite Monday afternoon in the 1600 block of Dunn Avenue. CDN | Staff Photo

When disasters such as house fires strike, one small consolation for homeowners if there are no injuries incurred is the statement, “It’s all just stuff – it can be replaced.” But what about something that is truly precious and one of a kind?

Responded to a report of a fire call in the area of E. 1010 Rd. and N. 2315 Rd., Clinton.

CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Firefighter Ronnie Williams sets up a fan to help blow smoke away at a trailer fire Monday on E. 1010 Road.

Fernando Jesus Villegas, 41, of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to serve 77 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm after a previous felony conviction, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

Here's your preview of Tuesday's paper

- Investigation takes place at Clinton Lake

- Fourth charged in shooting

- Oil boom could be coming

- Clinton hoops swept in district championship games

- Full obituary for Pamela Ann Kauk-Delp, Vernon Chockpoyah

Oilfield activity is picking up in Custer County, as was discussed at Monday’s meeting of the county commissioners. Warnings of wildfires continue to singe the edges of the conversations, though Custer County has, so far, been lucky in comparison to some of its neighbors, and has even been able to offer assistance.

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