Southwestern graduates hail from western Oklahoma

Southwestern Oklahoma State University has announced Spring 2025 graduates. Graduation took place in May at the Pioneer Event Center, and eligible participants for the ceremony where those who completed associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees. Of the 626 graduates, 94 were students from local areas, listed below.

Cole William Allen, 19, of Watonga, was arrested June 29 after a 911 caller reported a subject “firing rounds off and threatening people,” according to an affidavit of probable cause written by Custer County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Lawrence Stevens.

A reportedly robust heart health program has been added to Clinton Regional Hospital’s selection of services. Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab offers a comprehensive approach to cardiac rehabilitation.

The Clinton Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking sponsors for the New Teacher Luncheon scheduled for noon July 30 at the Frisco Center. “It’s a way to welcome the new teachers into the business community of Clinton,” said Chamber President Julie Caldwell. “Some of them have never lived here. They’re moving in for that, to be a teacher here. They may even live in other communities. It’s important to know that our business community backs the schools and the new teachers, and just to introduce them to new people that they may have never known, or what their business is.”

CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Robert Huber rides his mower as he cuts the grass Wednesday morning at Klump Park.

Adams announces Ward 3 intentions

The filing period for the positions of Ward 1 and Ward 3 on the Clinton City Council will be Monday through Wednesday and one person has indicated she will file to run for the Ward 3 position.

After weeks of uncertainty, the federal funds for the REDS 365 after-school program have officially been released, according to Clinton Public Schools.

CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Nick Barnett, on the ground, hands Kyle Kenner a piece of metal to work with Tuesday morning for the new Clinton Middle School building.

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