NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump offered a tough message to Israel over its war against Hamas on Thursday, urging the country to: 'Get it over with.' In an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, Trump said that Israel is 'absolutely losing the PR war' and called for a swift resolution to the bloodshed.

Discovering prehistoric page-turners

Delia Gonzales, left and Alexis Goodson peruse the dinosaur and rock book selection at the Scholastic Book Fair held at Southwest Elementary earlier this week.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Like many Americans, Richard Bidon says he'd like to see the U.S. government 'go back to its original design' — a system of checks and balances developed nearly 240 years ago to prevent any branch, especially the presidency, from becoming too powerful.

According to the Custer County Election Board, there will be no contested races for the Custer County positions up for election.

Here's your preview of Friday's CDN

- City Council announces filing period

- Opportunities Inc. dealing with food allotment challenges

- No new candidates file for county spots

- Reds baseball falls in Weatherford

Counting book fair total

Christy Stephens, librarian at Southwest Elementary School, and student Jazzlyn Sells calculate the total sales at the school’s Scholastic Book Fair, which continues through today.

During Tuesday’s Clinton City Council meeting the council gathered to address several important issues, including the approval of the resolution and proclamation for upcoming municipal elections; the appointment of a new trustee to the Clinton Hospital Authority; and updates on various projects and developments within the City of Clinton.

Opportunities Inc. dealing with food allotment challenges

Keri Divis, director of Opportunities Inc.: Community Action Agency, recently highlighted the challenges faced by the local food pantry in meeting the community’s needs amidst dwindling supplies and increased demand. Opportunities has been compelled to seek public assistance to maintain its food bank, with Divis emphasizing the significance of financial donations and the impact of rising grocery prices on the community.

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