FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of vandalism in the 900 block of N. 10th St.

The Clinton High School dance team is all smiles after winning the state championship over the weekend at the Arvest Center in Tulsa. Pictured, from left, in front are Stella Meacham, Danna Mendieta, Jocelyn King, Lyssa Day and Tatum Shackelford; back, Co

Over the weekend, the Clinton High School dance team secured its place in history after winning the state championship in the hip hop category during the Oklahoma State Dance Team Director’s Association competition at the Arvest Center in Tulsa.

Lois Schimmels, left, and Glenda Kindsfather decorate a tree in the lobby of the hospital with decorations made by students of Clinton Public Schools. CDN | Shiann Dawson

For the holiday season, the Clinton Regional Hospital service volunteers spread a bit of extra cheer by putting up Christmas trees and wreaths, which the public is welcomed and invited to view and enjoy.

County officials are tying up the end of the year and preparing for the new one, as was reported at Monday’s meeting of the Custer County commissioners.

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- Last Minute Stocking Stuffers

- Ground broken for Rt. 66 sign project

- Hospital authority to request $300,000 from City funds

- Help needed to take toys to Mexico

- Lady Crusaders basketball shuts out Olustee

The book (and the monk) behind who Pope Leo claims to be

Pope Leo may not be God’s gift to media ratings and computer clicks. When asked for a book to explain the perspective of the first Chicago-born pope, who was elected earlier this year, his answer was: Read a 17-century monk.

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