Project Manager Zach Whedbee, left, and Streets Maintenance Supervisor Craig Tucker look at the tornado form mold that will be used to decorate one of the future bridges being built on Interstate 40. CDN | Christian Jacobsen
Recognized for placing first in advertising in the OPA’s Better Newspaper Contest are Clinton Daily News staffers, from left, Sheena Lundy, Tracey Goodwyn, and Sharon Salinas.
Caleb Yoder compacts the gravel in order to level the foundation and “bring it up to grade” for the future T-hangar installation at Clinton Regional Airport. CDN | Christian Jacobsen
Clinton’s Titan Malone beats the Classen defender to the ball during the Reds’ home game against the Comets. CDN | Sam Goodwyn
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Xadrian Hernandez, left, smiles after winning the 10K portion of the Clinton, Classic Run Saturday and his brother Bentlee, right, smiles after taking first in the 5K portion of the event. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama has his first NBA Finals win — and the New York Knicks suddenly have a lot of work left to end their 53-year championship drought.

Arapaho-Butler’s Jordan Jones hustles home during the Indians’ Class A playoff game against Wright City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I have not been on the dating scene for years, but I recently put myself out there. I am a young 70-year-old, and I met a man who is in his late 50s. We hit it off and like each other a lot. We do have a problem, though. We attempted to get intimate, and it was uncomfortable and painful. It was awkward, but we still had a nice time. I’m not sure what to do. I don’t want this to be a deal-breaker. I’ve heard that the body changes down there, but I didn’t know it changed that much. What can I do, and what should I say to him? I don’t want to avoid intimacy. – Uncomfortable DEAR UNCOMFORTABLE:

In 1935, Dr. Robert Smith and William Wilson founded Alcoholics Anonymous in Akron, Ohio.

Obituaries

Geraldine Marie Ward, age 65, of Clinton, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 8, 2026. She was born October 5, 1960, in La Puente, California, to Augustina (Segovia) Valdez.

Mark Anthony Lantz, age 60, of Clinton, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home early Sunday morning, June 7, 2026. Mark was born July 9, 1965, in Clinton to Donald Ray and Clara A. Lantz.