Aaron Ruben adjusts the level of chlorine gas with an automatic gas feeder in the new Chemical Feed Building at the Clinton Lake Water Treatment Plant. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

The Chemical Feed Building at the Clinton Lake Water Treatment Plant is close to completion, according to Public Works Director Gene McCullough, who hopes to see the project cross the finish line in the near future.

Safety first

Harvey Jones sets up a traffic sign on Gary Boulevard Monday.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a local woman accused of embezzling approximately $8,000 in cash and $160 in merchandise from Dollar General. Sierra Malone, 26, of Clinton, was allegedly captured on security footage pocketing funds at multiple points.

The weekend’s Route 66 Final Lap to the Centennial was a smooth and successful ride, according to Chamber of Commerce President Julie Caldwell.

Moving loads of red dirt

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.

Suzie Reece teaches a group of students about dairy cows in a mobile dairy classroom during the Custer County Free Fair. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

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.

Erin Adams

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.

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