Clinton’s Peyton Clonce wraps her opponent up to avoid a single-leg takedown during the Hub City Wrestling Tournament held at the Tornado Dome. CDN | Sam Goodwyn
The Clinton Public School Foundation presented 15 teacher grants this week Southwest Elementary School counselor Dixie Williams was one of the 15. From left are SES Principal April Miner, Williams, and Foundation Board members Jenn Mosburg and Tim Miller.
Clinton Middle School held its book fair this week. From left are eighthgraders Isabella Ochoa, Tristen Sells, and Honner Ponce, as they look at some of the available selection of books. CDN | Michael Maresh
Western Oklahoma Christian School 4-H Cloverbuds presented at the Custer County Demonstration and Impressive Dress Event. Pictured, front row, from left, are Ellyanna Lagman, Abigail Funk, Hazel Mayfield; back, Abigail Horn, Willow Mayfield, and Benjamin
Logos and owners have changed for Johnson Signs. It’s still a family tradition for Amanda and Kyler Williams. CDN | Emily Stephens
Clinton’s Arlena Kirkendoll shoots the ball over a Cache defender during the Lady Reds’ come-from-behind win over the Lady Bulldogs. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Clinton’s Peyton Clonce wraps her opponent up to avoid a single-leg takedown during the Hub City Wrestling Tournament held at the Tornado Dome. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

As its second season nears its end, the Clinton High School Lady Reds wrestling team saw its talent develop more this year.

Clinton’s Arlena Kirkendoll shoots the ball over a Cache defender during the Lady Reds’ come-from-behind win over the Lady Bulldogs. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Taking their shot to help their team

Columns & Opinions

Elon Musk hailed Donald Trump’s second presidential term as “the return of the king,” and Trump is acting that way, governing as if he possesses a divine right to exercise unlimited power.

My father and my niece have a wonderful tradition. Born just 69 years and one week apart, they have celebrated their birthdays together for as long as my niece has had a birthday. Last night, we all went out to eat and then went to my sister’s house to open presents and have birthday cake. I live just a few blocks from a wonderful Italian bakery. They make the best chocolate cake ever, so I offered to bring the cake.

Obituaries

Funeral services for Bruce Edward Spencer, 79, of Butler, will be held Feb. 16, 2025, at Butler Baptist Church. The time is pending.

Funeral services for Karen Sue McGurk,