An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper is being recognized for his quick thinking and action last week, which likely saved a life.

CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Doris Brittain, left, and Clinton Public Schools Board of Education Director Kim Meacham discuss the office layout Tuesday during a tour of the site for the newly constructed Clinton Middle School building given to members of the Philanthropic Educational Organization’s local members.

Joanna Venegas shows off several student STEM-based projects to better convey the value in the Clinton Public School’s REDS 365 program to community members at Southwest Elementary. CDN | Courtesy photo

With the holiday season bringing community and togetherness, Clinton Public School’s REDS 365 after-school tutoring program continues to focus its efforts into supporting students and families within the community.

“Oklahoma!” will be coming to the McLain Rogers Amphitheater in a production performed by Southwest Playhouse for the Centennial Celebration of Route 66 in 2026, as was discussed at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Clinton City Council. City Manager Robert Johnston also announced the Clinton Public Works Authority was approved for an FAP loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), following a meeting that he and Public Works Director Gene McCullough had with the board in the city early on Tuesday.

Fuerza Latina Clinton is hosting its first ever Thanksgiving celebration starting at noon Saturday at the Senior Citizens Center, with entry being free to everybody who wishes to attend.

Christmas illumination

Donnie Taplin installs seasonal Christmas lights Tuesday morning onto the roof of Clinton City Hall.

Fourth-grader Jarrod Moss, left, presents a book report to the Clinton Public Schools Board of Education, alongside Southwest Elementary School Librarian Christy Stephens. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Southwest Elementary Schools had several guests represent the school this week during the Clinton Public Schools Board of Education meeting held Monday evening where they shared their goals and efforts toward promoting reading in students.

The identity of the man shot and killed Friday morning in Weatherford and charges for the suspect have been updated by the Weatherford Police Department.

While the REH certification is official for Clinton Regional Hospital, there are a few details that are yet to be ironed out. CEO Len Lacefield spoke with the Clinton Daily News Tuesday morning to discuss where the situation is at currently and what the next steps are.

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