Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will host four commencement ceremonies on the Weatherford campus in May for the Spring 2025 graduating seniors. Eligible participants for the ceremonies include students who will complete their associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees following the 2025 spring and summer semesters.

Responded to a report of an accident with unknown injuries on I-40, mile marker 63; Oklahoma Highway Patrol took over the scene.

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The head of Israel’s internal security service says he will resign in June over the failure of his agency to warn of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attacks — defusing an escalating battle with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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- Cinco de Mayo celebrations this weekend

- Martinez, Bailey honored by CHS

- State Election Board verifying addresses

- Woman accused of allegedly assaulting pair of first responders

The Custer County Election Board recently sent out a press release from the State Election Board wishing to notify Oklahoma voters that some may be receiving an Address Confirmation Notice from the state agency.

Anelyz Martinez and Cole Bailey

Clinton High School has announced the recipients of January’s Red Tornado Boy and Girl Award, an honor bestowed upon senior students who exemplify school spirit and an academic work ethic. Every month a ballot is sent out by Principal Michelle Sorter on which teachers vote for who they believe best exhibits the values of CHS. For the month of January Anelyz Martinez and Cole Bailey were selected for the honor.

Chuy Torres, the organizer of the Cinco De Mayo Parade and the events for the last four years that will be held Friday and Saturday, said there will be at least 30 participants in tomorrow’s parade.

Bonus time

At Nance Elementary School, students stand in line after school for a meal in the REDS 365 program. From left is Julie Adkinson, Brady Gibson, Estela Santoya and Maurice Martin.

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