The Arapaho Public Works Authority in Custer County received approval for a $99,995 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant Tuesday through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to improve the authority’s wastewater infrastructure.

An Arapaho woman died as the result of a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on State Highway 47 and N. 2310 Rd., 7 miles west of Thomas.

Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Monday afternoon that Travis Jett, a private attorney from Woodward, would be appointed to the State Supreme Court. District Judge Donna Dirickson, of Weatherford, was one of the three finalists for the position. Dirickson was appointed as district judge by Stitt Nov. 15, 2024, to fulfill the post after the retirement of Judge Jill Weedon. Dirickson had previously served as associate district judge since 2009. She covers Custer, Beckham, Ellis, Roger Mills, and Washita counties.

Churches list Easter services

Easter is almost here, and many Clinton churches will have varying hours and extra services for the holiday. Here is a list of a few services and what services will be offered, as confirmed before press time Tuesday.

Vicky Littke, one of the coordinators for the operation of the Centennial Train at Acme Park, gave an update of how the train has been doing since being put back into operation and the hours of operation this weekend.

Digging in

Eduardo Franco uses a backhoe on the work at Gary Boulevard and Red Wheat Drive Tuesday morning in the utlity line repair and relocation efforts for the Interstate 40/Exit 65 Project.

In the evening before the departure of Supt. Tyler Bridges was made known, the Clinton Public Schools Board of Education conducted its April meeting Monday with the naming of new officers, a report of fewer students, construction updates and more Kim Meacham was appointed board president. Susanna Williams is the new vice president and CaraLea Kreizenbeck is the new secretary.

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