In 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia, effectively ending the Civil War.

“Opportunity” would be a word of choice regarding a few of the topics covered at Tuesday night’s Clinton City Council meeting. A local business was approved for purchase of two industrial lots for expansion, and two groups received grant funding for upcoming events.

Johnny Brooks, left, and Art Lloyd talk about what the park will look like after replacing equipment at Joe Baker Park. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

A community restoration event is planned for 8 a.m. Saturday at Joe Baker Park, located at 717 S. Glenn Smith Rd. The group invites everybody to help paint, assist cleaning, or even just to hang out and talk about the park.

Responded to a report of a non-injury accident on I-40, mile marker 66; Oklahoma Highway Patrol took over the scene.

Here's your preview of Wednesday's paper

- Butler man injured in explosion

- ‘Dial M for Murder’ coming to Southwest Playhouse’s stage

- Clinton Classic taking shape

- County race will be June 16

- Clinton Reds baseball grounds Weatherford

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