OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — In his first year as head of Oklahoma’s public schools, State Superintendent Ryan Walters has taken on what he describes as “radical leftists” indoctrinating students. He has sought to ban certain books from school libraries and gone after efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom.

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- Chief Rinkel retires from police force

- Silas takes over local veterinary practice

- Damaged water tower to go offline

- Lady Reds face off with Weatherford

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The City of Clinton is continuing to deal with the ramifications of a July storm which left behind swaths of damage in its wake, including damage to the water tower located at the intersection of 18th Street and Broadway Avenue which will soon be taken offline to allow the City time to assess the damage and determine what the future of the tower should be.

Chief Rinkel retires from police force

Clinton Police Chief Paul Rinkel announced Wednesday he will be retiring from his lead position of the Clinton Police Department citing personal reasons and family obligations for his departure which has tentatively been set for Sept. 1.

Silas takes over local veterinary practice

The longstanding veterinary practice of Clinton Animal Hospital has undergone significant changes recently now that Dr. Jim Bonham has retired. He has chosen to relinquish his practice to a new Clinton resident, Dr. Kody Silas, who has renamed it Clinton Veterinary Hospital.

Bones of the building

Cody Girard, left, and Michael Gary frame the interior hallways of a future building at Southwest Elementary.

New instrument time

Randy Hurst, left, shows Shanda Stratton and Alex Stratton clarinet options at the Clinton High School Band room.

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