Clinton Public Schools’ REDS 365 Program is hosting a “Lights on with REDS 365” open house community event from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at Southwest Elementary School in an effort to raise community awareness and show what students in the program are involved in.

Jackson McCullough and Kadence Kibler

Seniors Kadence Kibler and Jackson McCullough have been selected as the Clinton High School Red Tornado Boy and Girl of the Month for the month of August.

Panther pride

Florence O’Hara shows off her award for Oldest Alumni Member, which was presented to her from the Custer High School Alumni Association Sept. 20 during a birthday party held in her honor. She turned 100 years old Sept. 16 and graduated from Custer High School in 1943.

Dist. 3 Commissioner Lyle Miller celebrated a birthday as of Monday’s meeting of the county commissioners. “Sixtysix, just so you know,” said Miller. “I think.”

From left, Clinton Public Schools Asst. Supt. Melissa Knabe, Dr. Lori Gwyn, Clinton Public School Foundation Board Member Jenn Mosburg, Board Member Arleth Cifuentes, Supt. Nathan Meget, and Clinton High School Principal Michelle Sorter present Gwyn with

The Clinton Public School Foundation has announced the recipients for its fall 2025 grants, with a total of $33,218 being given to teachers from across the school district.

Front from left, Janie Arnett, Brianna Bowers; back, Daylan Thompson, Jina Kilpatrick, and Andrea Hammer smile while testing out equipment in the Cardiac Rehab Center at the hospital. CDN | Shiann Dawson

The Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab program launched recently at Clinton Regional Hospital, and according to staff, it’s already drastically improving the lives of locals who face heart issues.

As the seasons shift, so also does the day-to-day activities of the Custer County commissioners, who are dealing with more moisture and increased traffic on county roads.

Shawna Hardin goes over her lesson plan during her English for Spanishspeaking adults class Monday evening at Clinton High School.

Clinton Public Schools has brought back its program to provide free classes to help Spanish-speaking adults in the community learn English.

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