‘Bandanas and Boots’ theme set for Levitt Music Series

The Levitt AMP Clinton Music Series continues to bring a blend of music and family fun to the community. Friday the R.A. “Dick” Lloyd Amphitheatre will host the McKedy Band along with Kyle Dillingham and Horseshoe Road for an evening of entertainment.

Around 2 a.m. Saturday emergency personnel responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of Eastside Street. The fire reportedly claimed the life of one individual who, as of press time, has not been identified by authorities.

A Thomas man was admitted to the hospital in stable condition with head injuries after a twovehicle collision Friday evening approximately 9 miles west of Watonga.

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