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Dolores Torres holds her regional-winning dish, chicken fajita enchiladas, at Nance Elementary. CDN | Courtesy photo
Torres has another winner
Apr 03, 2026

A dish that Nance students get to eat for lunch may win the OPAA! All-Company recipe competition again. The secret ingredient is not an item that can be purchased from the store.

The Clinton boys’ golf team smiles after finishing the high school tournament Wednesday at Riverside Golf Course. Pictured, from left, are Coach Brent Caldwell, Conner Meget, Caber Johnson, Landyn Kunsman, Scout Acosta, Sy Foster, Sutton Hernandez, Rayd
Clinton boys’ golf finishes second at Riverside
Apr 03, 2026

To kick off the new golf season, the Clinton Reds varsity team hosted its annual tournament Wednesday at Riverside Golf Course.

Staying active
Staying active
Apr 03, 2026

Malachi Howlingwolf shoots baskets at McLain Rogers Park.

The Arapaho-Butler fast-pitch softball team was celebrated at the Oklahoma State Capitol Tuesday after winning the state championship this past fall. Pictured, from left, in front are Izzie Dewees, Kylin Oakes, Adrian Randle, Reagan Schoeppach, Madi Lockh
A-B Lady Indians honored at Capitol
Apr 03, 2026

Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, on Tuesday recognized the Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians 2025 Class A Championship fast-pitch softball team in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Arapaho-Butler’s Madi Lockhart throws the ball back to the pitcher during the Lady Indians’ win over Seiling. CDN | Sam Goodwyn
Playing strong on defense
Apr 03, 2026

Playing strong on defense

Clinton’s Austin Reynaga, right, battles a Weatherford player for control of the ball during the Reds’ road win Tuesday against the Eagles. CDN | Sam Goodwyn
Red Tornado soccer clips Eagles’ wings in ‘Conflict’
Apr 02, 2026

Rivalry is a big part of sports and in western Oklahoma, the “Custer County Conflict” is up there with some of the best, as Clinton soccer faced off against Weatherford on the road Tuesday.

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Friday, April 3, 2026

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Friday, April 3, 2026

Sports

The Clinton boys’ golf team smiles after finishing the high school tournament Wednesday at Riverside Golf Course. Pictured, from left, are Coach Brent Caldwell, Conner Meget, Caber Johnson, Landyn Kunsman, Scout Acosta, Sy Foster, Sutton Hernandez, Rayd
Clinton boys’ golf finishes second at Riverside
Friday, April 3, 2026

To kick off the new golf season, the Clinton Reds varsity team hosted its annual tournament Wednesday at Riverside Golf Course.

Staying active
Staying active
Friday, April 3, 2026

Malachi Howlingwolf shoots baskets at McLain Rogers Park.

Columns & Opinions

Friend wants compensation for watching dog
Friday, April 3, 2026

DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend recently got a dog, but she and her family travel a lot, so they need to find care for the dog when they leave. I have been friends with her for more than 20 years and love animals, so I have been watching her dog.

Carry essentials in a vacation first aid kit
Friday, April 3, 2026

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Obituaries

Jerry Hayes
Thursday, April 2, 2026

Graveside services for Jerry Hayes, 60, of The Colony, Texas, will be held at 11 am. Saturday, at the Arapaho Cemetery.

Tomas Marquez Arias
Thursday, April 2, 2026

Tomas Marquez Arias, age 61, of Clinton, Oklahoma, was born December 21, 1964, in Colima, Mexico, to Agustin and Ines (Arias) Marquez. He passed away on March 30, 2026, at River Valley Nursing Center in Clinton.