The weekend’s Route 66 Final Lap to the Centennial was a smooth and successful ride, according to Chamber of Commerce President Julie Caldwell.
Lucas Martinez scoops up dirt to be hauled away in a dump truck Monday at the site of the future Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop H Headquarters on Gary Boulevard.
Several different agenda items were discussed at the Clinton Board of Education meeting Monday night and if there was a common theme to be determined, then it would be data, accountability, and teamwork. Supt. Nathan Meget talked with the board about tracking student achievement at all levels and taking a collaborative approach to improving reported numbers. One case illustrated was the high school’s goal of raising the collective ACT scores.
This year’s Custer County Free Fair had its fair share of friendly competition, with both the Tractor Driving Contest and the Farm Hand Olympics having several groups and competitors. Here are the results from those events.
Arapaho-Butler will be hosting Pre-K Play Nights for children who will be entering the 2026-2027 school year as Pre-K students.
The Clinton Route 66 Festival and Car Show are starting Saturday, with plans of art and entertainment being in no short supply for the day’s events.
Tuesday night’s election resulted in a chosen candidate to represent Ward 3 on the Clinton City Council and the passage of a bond for the Arapaho-Butler School District, which will allow for the construction of a new agriculture building.
Capt. Forrest Valentine, at right, was honored for his retirement Saturday. Presenting him the axe are Clinton Fire Assistant Chief Mark Switzer, left, and Chief Brett Russell.
Custer County commissioners Monday approved a jail agreement with Blaine County, which will allow Custer County to send prisoners to the Blaine County facility.
Downtown Clinton is moving toward a makeover, which will seek to breathe life into the areas while preserving the heritage and history they represent.