WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is ordering the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months, the White House said Thursday, in a bid to control energy prices that have spiked as the U.S. and its allies imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Dear Doctors: I've been seeing in the news that if you're depressed, it probably has something to do with your gut. Is it possible that all mental illness comes from a bad gut? Does that mean it would be possible to find a cure?
DEAR HARRIETTE: One of my regulars at work is a little creepy, but he tips me well. He comes in every Wednesday and requests me as his server every single time. He refuses to have any other server in the restaurant. He has told the other waitstaff that the reason that he always requests me is because he has a crush on me. This man is an older gentleman, and he is usually respectful enough, but he won't stop asking me personal questions and making flirty remarks while I am simply trying to do my job. The only reason I keep accepting him as a regular is because he tips well, and I need the money. Should I continue to serve this man? – Need the Cash
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- Co-directors named for CPSF post
- Brewer earns his Eagle Scout award
- Lady Reds beat Elk City in district opener
- Clinton improves to 8-0 with win over Elk City
- Local, state, national news, sports and more
After over six years as executive director with the Clinton Public School Foundation, Erin Adams has exited CPSF for a position as advancement coordinator for communications with the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation and Alumni Association. Taking Adams’ place will be two new staff, Debbie Carlisle and Tonya Gaunt.
Kamryn Blake Brewer, son of Chris and Laci Brewer of Clinton, recently earned Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank, the Eagle Scout. Brewer is the 101st Eagle Scout in Troop 361 since it was chartered by the First United Methodist Church in December 1949.
Clinton seventh grader Evan Hunter (standing at the microphone) competed Tuesday in the Thunder Regional Spelling Bee held at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Hunter advanced to this level by winning the school, district and county levels. He was one of 25 top spellers in a 50-county region and advanced to the fifth round of competition. The word “intellectual” proved to be the one to eliminate him. Hunter was the only contestant hailing from western Oklahoma in the competition. CDN
Preparing for the Maundy Thursday service at the First Methodist Church by playing out the Last Supper from left are Pat Day, Judas Iscariot; Scott Fransen, Peter; Steve Brown, Simon the Zealot; L.R. Sights, James, son of Alphaeus; Mark Rodolph, Bartholomew; Jimmy Evans, Phillip; Colin McCartney, Jesus; Carlos Newcomb (sitting in for Derek Jordan), Thomas; Alan Seltenreich, Matthew; Don Miller, Thadeus; Mike McClendon, Andrew, brother of Peter; Tommy Klein, James, son of Zebedee; and Michael Heerwald, Jon, son of Zebedee. The Maundy Thursday service will be held at 6 p.m. April 14. CDN
Rey Flores and Rebekah Campbell play bocce ball. Last Friday, the Clinton Red Tornadoes Special Olympics team competed at the Unified Bocce Ball Regional Competition at Weatherford High School. CDN