Clinton High School’s Red Tornado Boy and Girl for October are Israel Villanueva and Madelyn Blodgett.
(AP) — The FBI's confirmation last week that it was looking at a spot near a New Jersey landfill as the possible burial site of former Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa is the latest development in a search that began when he disappeared in 1975.
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(AP) — The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved the nomination of Charles “Chuck” Sams III as National Park Service director, which will make him the first Native American to lead the agency.
(AP) — South African scientists have identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country's most populous province. It's unclear where the new variant actually arose, but it was first detected by scientists in South Africa and has also been seen in travelers to Belgium, Botswana, Hong Kong and Israel.
Dear Doctors: I heard on the news about a study that says your gut microbiome determines whether or not it's easy for you to lose weight. How did they figure that out? Can I change my gut microbiome to help me lose weight?
DEAR HARRIETTE: My girlfriend's family randomly stopped speaking to me, and I have no idea why. She and I have been on great terms, and I've never done anything foul to her. Up until recently, every time I would visit my girlfriend's house, I'd get a warm greeting from her mom and younger siblings. Lately when I visit, I'm lucky if they don't completely ignore my existence. What could this be about? – Cold Shoulder
City of Clinton worker David Wedel, left, and Nicholson Monument workers Jose A. Rodriguez and Santos A. Gaona install a marker recognizing the people who helped donate toward completion of the children’s play area at McLain Rogers Park.
Clinton Police officer Manuel Ruiz has surpassed his three-month probation period as a new employee who was hired in mid-July. Ruiz said he has experienced a lot in his first few months on the job.
Corn Bible Academy was scheduled to move into its new location in Clinton over the Christmas break, but Superintendent Tim McDonald said that won’t be possible.