It was a big year for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, with everything from advancements in equipment and technology to responding to particularly unexpected emergencies.

Custer County’s Sheriff’s Office is comprised of many different officers and employees in different roles, all working together to provide law enforcement across the county and keep the jail in order. “Our department is really several departments because of the way the sheriff’s office functions,” said Sheriff Dan Day. “All of our guys do work hard – everyone in every bit of it.”

The highlight of Thursday’s special meeting of the Clinton Board of Education was the board welcoming its newest member to the fold, as Luzella Williams took the oath to serve the students and community of Clinton.

Before it was terminated nearly two years ago, Eastside Academy, an after-school program for at-risk students, received most of its funding from the United Fund of Clinton. Now, the program is looking for assistance from the community to continue providing a safe after-school learning environment for students.

With their backs to the wall and one game away from the offseason, Clinton hoops saw the girls’ team end its season and the boys advance Thursday against Elk City in Weatherford.

Following years of serving as associate pastors and working in the youth and children’s ministries for the New Hope Fellowship Church here in Clinton, Jamie Patton and his wife Kelli are being elevated to new heights as he takes over the role of senior pastor for the church.