Learning how to sew

Mia Foster, left, and Ava Johnson learn the beginning steps of how to sew on a button during the April Western Oklahoma Christian School 4-H meeting.

Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell is hosting the 33 annual Lt. Governor’s Turkey Hunt. The statewide event showcases Oklahoma to prospective out of state companies and site selection representatives.

Here's a look at Wednesday's headlines

- CPS accepts several staff resignations

- CFD battles house blaze

- Clinton Police Department adds two to roster

- Stratton receives leadership honor

- CHS can’t find gaps against Weatherford

During Monday’s Clinton Public School Board of Education meeting the board approved multiple new hires, retirements and resignations including Clinton High School Principal Paula (Harp) Davis.

CFD battles house blaze

A house fire Tuesday morning burned in the attic of a home on South Third Street with occupants inside without their knowledge quickly led to the total loss of the home with no injuries.

Clinton Police Department adds two to roster

The Clinton Police Department has welcomed a new officer and a returning member to its staff.

Gloria Rivera has joined CPD’s ranks to be the second female officer at the department.

Trucks tangle

Tuesday morning two pickups collided south of town on U.S. Highway 183 near the Domino Fuel Stop. Clinton Fire Chief Brett Russell said both drivers were transported for what were believed to be non-life threatening injuries. The truck on the right is believed to be a pilot escort vehicle. 

Stratton receives leadership honor

Former Clinton resident Emily Stratton, executive director of the nonprofit Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, has been awarded the 2021 Multicultural Citizen of the Year by the Multicultural Education Institute at the University of Central Oklahoma.

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