Cleveland County Sheriff Donald Amason pleaded no contest Monday to one felony count of embezzlement, stemming from a recent indictment brought by the Multi-County Grand Jury. Under the terms of the plea agreement, Amason has agreed to resign from office effective immediately, pay $10,000 in restitution, accept a fiveyear deferred sentence and surrender his CLEET card.

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

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.

Assistant Fire Chief D.J. Woodall

Mark Switzer has officially been named and accepted the office of fire chief for the Clinton Fire Department.

Sharon Meacham stands near the Dorsey family plot as she tells the story of her uncles and their running of the Route 66 Fruit Market Monday evening during the 2026 Spring Cemetery Walk at the Clinton Cemetery. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Genealogical buffs often say a person’s story continues even after they die. Five of those stories were shared Monday evening at the Clinton Cemetery.

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