The Clinton High School Class of 2026 accepted an estimated $3.1 million dollars in scholarships Thursday night at the former Clinton Middle School Auditorium.
Trenair Dewayne Collins, 39, of Seminole, is facing charges after an investigation using a confidential informant allegedly resulted in the purchase of 36 grams of cocaine in Clinton.
Three Clinton High School students are training to be teachers this summer with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes.
A silver alert has been issued for 61-year-old Michael Carter, who was last seen in Clinton on May 6 and has been reported missing. As of press time, the investigation is still ongoing, and individuals who may have seen Carter are encouraged to contact law enforcement as soon as possible.
Outdoors time
An Erick man was injured in a singlevehicle accident Sunday evening on Interstate 40, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
Custer County commissioners and officials are preparing for wheat harvest and Memorial Day, as was discussed at Monday’s regular meeting.
Clinton citizens could whiff a strong smell of fire Saturday evening originating from a blaze where lightning struck a power pole and started a fire at the Commerce Industrial Center (CIC) near Clinton Cemetery, south of town.
Sunny day enjoyed
Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, recently recognized members of the Clinton High School 2025 Class 4A Hip Hop State Champion dance team in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.