Clinton’s Easten Powell hurls the ball to first for the out during the Reds’ home game Tuesday against Weatherford. CDN | Sam Goodwyn
The Clinton High School Science Olympiad team recently won a regional title and will compete Saturday at the University of Central Oklahoma for the state tournament. Pictured front, from left, are Victoria Nemtan, Jolina Zhao, Idalia Pelayo, Paisley Ruyle
The Mission House living quarters gets torn into by an excavator around noon Tuesday. The Mission House’s kitchen will be closed until further notice during the demolition process. CDN | Christian Jacobsen
Johnny Brooks, left, and Art Lloyd talk about what the park will look like after replacing equipment at Joe Baker Park. CDN | Christian Jacobsen
Clinton Classic taking shape
Clinton’s Jesus Gutierrez goes into his wind up as he prepares to pitch the ball during the Reds’ road win over Weatherford Monday in the “Custer County Conflict.” CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Johnny Brooks, left, and Art Lloyd talk about what the park will look like after replacing equipment at Joe Baker Park. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

A community restoration event is planned for 8 a.m. Saturday at Joe Baker Park, located at 717 S. Glenn Smith Rd. The group invites everybody to help paint, assist cleaning, or even just to hang out and talk about the park.

Sutton Hernandez, left, and Bryson Miles smile after competing at the Area Special Olympics Unified Bocce Ball Tournament at Clinton High School. CDN |Courtesy Photo

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Sports

Clinton’s Easten Powell hurls the ball to first for the out during the Reds’ home game Tuesday against Weatherford. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

When facing the biggest rival, a team tries to have its best game of the season.

The Clinton High School Science Olympiad team recently won a regional title and will compete Saturday at the University of Central Oklahoma for the state tournament. Pictured front, from left, are Victoria Nemtan, Jolina Zhao, Idalia Pelayo, Paisley Ruyle

The Clinton High School Science Olympiad team recently won a regional championship. With six first-place medals, nine second-place medals, and seven third-place medals, the team now prepares for its state competition Saturday at the University of Central Oklahoma.

Columns & Opinions

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband wants to go on a fishing trip for a month up in Canada. I told him no, but he keeps pressing the matter. He works hard and hasn’t taken a day off in more than two years, so part of me wants to say yes to him. However, we have two teenage daughters who are heavily involved in sports at high school, and I don’t think I can balance keeping up with their sports and going to my day job without my husband’s help for a whole month.

Donald Trump frequently floats falsehoods that flout reality. No, the 2020 election was not stolen. No, prices have not gone down. But when he discusses the midterm elections this fall, he can often turn truthful.

Obituaries

Doris Louise Gunter, 91 of Clinton, Oklahoma, was born April 18, 1934, in Strong City, Oklahoma to Dan B. and Lida Mae (Tidwell) Sharum. Louise looked upon the face of her Lord and Savior Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her residence in Clinton, surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy Buck, beloved resident of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on January 31, 1940, in Ada, Oklahoma to Lander “Lightning” and Zelma (Tallentt) Hagar, Nancy’s life was a vibrant tapestry woven with love, dedication and spirited passions.