Thomas man jailed on multiple rape charges

A Thomas man told law enforcement officials he had “a problem,” that he was “in trouble,” and “needed help” before being arrested for rape charges against a 14-year-old girl.

An argument between family members allegedly turned violent, when a Clinton man put a relative in a headlock, before being arrested by Clinton Police.

School receives $743,000 from CARES Act

Clinton Public Schools has been awarded $182,000 in emergency relief funds through the federal CARES Act, in addition to the $561,000 CARES Act supplemental grant it was awarded in May. But there are strict stipulations on how the federal relief dollars are to be spent.

Facility opens wing for hospitalization increase

A surge in CO- VID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Oklahoma City has led Integris Baptist Medical Center to open its Portland Avenue campus to treat patients with the coronavirus.

Pumping iron

Coach Caitlin Radford, left, oversees the efforts of Paige Pugh, Lily Heerwald and Reese Giblet, all sixth graders, in the Clinton High School Weight Room.

A group of Oklahoma lawmakers last week issued the following statements in support of Oklahoma law enforcement officers.

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), during a virtual Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) workshop held recently, discussed the importance of ensuring government regulations don’t strangle businesses during COVID-19 and the work he is doing to ensure flexibility and extend the deadline for Tribes to spend their Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF).

Giving reverence

Damon Dunbar, planning director, at left, and Cheyenne Chief Alan Fletcher, emergency management director, talk to the crowd at the recent groundbreaking for the Cheyenne & Arapaho Emergency Preparedness Building.

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