In the Tuesday, Feb. 5 issue of the Clinton Daily News, an announcement was relayed that the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) had awarded a grant of $899,427 to Southwestern Oklahoma State University to be disseminated amongst school systems in Beckham, Blaine, Caddo, Custer, Dewey and Washita counties for the purposes of advancing concurrent opportunities to students in western Oklahoma.
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Custer County commissioners quickly went through the agenda at their Monday meeting, giving reports on developments within their districts. They also gave updates on recent incidents of unauthorized removal of county signs, stating that such actions would not be tolerated.
As weather begins warming up, Public Works Director Gene McCullough provided updates on several water- related City projects, including reconstruction at the new water tank.
Eighth grader Georgia Rose, of Arapaho-Butler, brushes her shorthorn heifer for Monday afternoon’s cattle judging at the Custer County Fairground.
Responded to a report of trash dumping in the 3200 block of U.S. Highway 183.
FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Conducted a building check in the 1000 block of Gary Blvd.
In 1837, a group of costumed students paraded down the streets of New Orleans in celebration of Mardi Gras, creating the city’s trademark festival.
Responded to a gas leak in the 700 block of Hayes.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private lunar lander is expected to cease operations today, its mission cut short after landing sideways near the south pole of the moon.