One lucky voter will get special attention in the upcoming vote for the Weatherford Board of Education. According to the Custer County Election Board, that one voter will be eligible to vote in the Feb. 13 election at Precinct 7, which is Clinton City Hall.

Spontaneous combustion

At 9:51 a.m. Thursday, this Chrysler van suddenly burst into flames as it stopped at the intersection of Modelle Avenue and S. 19th St. No one was injured from the fire and the occupants of the vehicle fled quickly after it began.

Tips against frigid cold offered

Whenever there is a forecast of inclement weather, it is a necessity to take precautions to provide a safe and comfortable shelter for all the occupants in one’s home. Filling shelves with canned goods, breaking out quilts and stacking wood on the firewood rack are all common procedures for someone wanting to brave the storm. However, many will neglect to take measures to protect their plumbing.

Ready to learn

Fourth grader Silas Barnes hops on the school’s iReady software to take a math test in Donna Williams’ class at Southwest Elementary.

NEW YORK (AP) — The 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday heaped nominations on “Oppenheimer,” “Barbie” and “American Fiction,” while snubbing Leonardo DiCaprio for best male actor.

(AP) – Nearly 21 million children in the U.S. and its territories are expected to receive food benefits this summer through a newly permanent federal program, the United States Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday.

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