ROME (AP) — A close associate of Pope Francis on Wednesday defended the Vatican's decision to have a Russian woman and a Ukrainian woman carry the cross together during a Good Friday procession that will be presided over by the pontiff.

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- Clinton resident burgles CHS

- CASA volunteers begin training to aid foster kids

- Hunter keeps records for district court

- No new county filings

- Clinton tennis hosts Hub City tourney

- USAO dominates SWOSU

Clinton resident Chad McGee, 30, was charged with two counts of second-degree burglary and knowingly receiving or concealing stolen property after two or more felony convictions after Clinton police allegedly connected him with two separate burglaries at Clinton High School.

Masterpiece in the making

Washington Elementary student Enamore Jones adds the finishing touches to an Easter egg she is painting for a contest the school is having in art classes. CDN

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of western Oklahoma begins training April 18 for volunteers in its five-county service area. Volunteers from Custer, Washita, Beckham, Roger Mills and Dewey counties will have an opportunity to be trained to aid juvenile court judges with cases involving children who are victims of neglect or abuse.

Hunter keeps records for district court

Staci Hunter serves Custer County as its court clerk at the courthouse where she has the opportunity to help others with their records and courtrelated needs.

As of Thursday afternoon, no new candidates had filed for offices of assessor, treasurer and commissioners for Dist. 1 and 3 at the Custer County Election Board office.

Responded to a report of trash or rubbish fire, contained in the 400 block of S. 9 St.

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