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Schoeppach serves as page for Moore
Feb 26, 2026

Reagan Schoeppach, a junior at Arapaho-Butler High School, paged for House Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, from Feb. 16-19 at the State Capitol.

Dustin Hoffman catches the ball at first for the out during baseball practice. CDN | Sam Goodwyn
Clinton Reds baseball prepares for new season
Feb 26, 2026

As basketball and wrestling wrap up their seasons, the Clinton Reds are on the diamond working toward their schedule.

Nellie Brinkley shows off her “Golden Ticket” she found tucked away in her library book at Southwest Elementary during Read Across America Week. She and other lucky winners qualify for goodie bags. The school’s library has been engaging students all
Read Across America Week
Feb 26, 2026

Read Across America Week

Clinton’s Vicente Gutierrez, right, grapples with his opponent during the District Duals at Elk City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn
Clinton boys’ wrestling to send four to state
Feb 25, 2026

When the Class 4A Regional boys’ wrestling tournament came to an end Saturday after two days in Tuttle, the Clinton Red Tornadoes had secured four spots for the state tournament.

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Grant approval
Feb 25, 2026

From left, Jenn Mosburg, CPSF board member; Melissa Knabe, assistant superintendent; Moises Villanueva, grant winner; and Michelle Sorter, CHS principal, celebrate Villanueva’s grant approval.

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,
Young actors travel to California
Feb 25, 2026

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.

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Sports

Adelynn Lonebear smiles after finishing fifth in the 8U 47-pound class during the OKWA State Wrestling Tournament in Oklahoma City over the weekend. CDN |Courtesy Photo
Future All-Stars
Thursday, February 26, 2026

Future All-Stars

OKC’s Wallace leads Thunder to win over Raptors
Thursday, February 26, 2026

TORONTO (AP) — Cason Wallace matched his career high with 27 points, Isaiah Joe had 22, and the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Toronto Raptors 116-107 on Tuesday night for their fifth win in six games.

Columns & Opinions

Man questions dating someone across age gap
Wednesday, February 25, 2026

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am 22 years old.

Cases of SSHL can benefit from HBOT sessions
Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Dear Doctors: My 11-year-old son was diagnosed with sudden sensorineural hearing loss. He’s been treated with steroids and 10 HBOT sessions, with a small increase in hearing. I’m struggling to find any information regarding HBOT for children. Is there literature or experience in similar cases?

Obituaries

Donna Ann (Mitchell) Taylor
Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Donna Ann (Mitchell) Taylor was born May 28, 1956, to Walter Ord and Essie Laverna (Gregory) Mitchell in El Reno, Oklahoma. She went to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at her home in Weatherford at the age of 69 years.

Pamela Ann Kauk-Delp
Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Pamela Ann Kauk-Delp was born April 10, 1958 in Clinton, Oklahoma to Jimmie Kauk and Loreta (Stoddard) Kauk.