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Tori Christian and her husband Garrett hold their sons Levi, left, and Landry. CDN | Courtesy photo
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Clinton’s Brooklyn Aston drives between two Newcastle players during the Lady Reds’ home game Thursday against the Lady Racers. CDN | Sam Goodwyn
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With January being school board appreciation month, the Clinton Daily News asked the trustees what they liked about being a board member. From left are John Coleman, Kim Meacham, CaraLea Kreizenbeck, Susanna Williams and David Mosburg. CDN | Courtesy phot

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CDN | Michael Maresh

Washington Elementary School Spelling Bee champion sixth-grader Carli Patton, right, smiles, while runner-up Greer Ray reacts after Patton correctly spelled the words “artificial” and “keening” to win during Thursday’s contest.

Sports

Clinton’s Brooklyn Aston drives between two Newcastle players during the Lady Reds’ home game Thursday against the Lady Racers. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

The pace of both basketball games proved to be a little too much for Clinton High School teams to keep up with when squaring off against Newcastle Thursday at the Tornado Dome.

Clinton’s senior wrestler Larynz Spottedwolf, left, and Kolton Fuller prepare to wrestle during a recent practice. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

With the wrestling season moving along, Clinton senior wrestler Larynz Spottedwolf is focused on helping his team win, as he also prepares to graduate and focus on his future.

Columns & Opinions

Dear Doctors: I was surprised when a blood test at my annual checkup found I’m low in B vitamins, especially B12.

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently went on a first date with a guy, and I’m trying to decide if I should give him another chance. On one hand, he was kind and respectful toward me, which I really appreciated. However, there were a few things that made me feel unsure about whether I want to continue seeing him.

Obituaries

Rae Lynne Ahpeatone- Peeples passed away peacefully on December 31st, 2024.

Donald Martin Thompson came rushing into this world on August 28, 1936, and never slowed down until he received his well-deserved rest on January 15, 2025.