Conducted a welfare check in reference to a baby bassinet in the area of State Highway 54 and 1040 Rd., Hydro. Responded to a report of a reckless driver in the area of 2440 Rd. between 980 and 990 Rd., Weatherford.

Precautionary check

Capt. Blake Shaddon holds the ladder for Austin Long, as they inspect the cafeteria roof Wednesday morning at Clinton Middle School. There was a report of smoke in the cafeteria but fire was quickly ruled out.

Two schedule changes for local football games were made due to possible inclement weather and a lack of manpower.

In stark contrast to previous Clinton City Council meetings for the past few months, audience participation was a central part of Tuesday night’s gathering. Attendance was unusually high, a fact that was remarked upon by Mayor David Berrong.

The Clinton Public Schools Board of Education discussed several different topics relating to the current state of the school district, during their recent monthly meeting.

Shift of duties

Greyson Weedon, left, was recognized for his term as president of the Clinton Noon Lions Club by Tyler Freeburg, current president.

The shutdown of the federal government may soon directly impact households receiving SNAP benefits on Nov. 1, if a resolution cannot be reached before then.

Here's your preview of Wednesday's paper

- Red Wheat construction plans revised

- School board hears reports from WES, CMS

- Pet photo contest underway

- Clinton cross country ends season at regionals

- INSERTS: Homeland, Atwoods

UTICA, N.Y. (AP) — A former New York state prison guard was found guilty of murder Monday in the death of an inmate who was beaten while handcuffed, while two other guards were acquitted for their roles in the attack that was caught on body-camera footage.

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