No. 9 Maddi McAtee, right, fights against the Chickasha defender during Clinton’s road win over the Lady Chicks Thursday in the first round of the playoffs. CDN | Sam Goodwyn
Alex Perez Delacruz focuses on the bar as he attempts to jump over it Tuesday during the Little Olympics at the high school. CDN |Sam Goodwyn
Amber Carroll finishes up with her donation Tuesday at the community blood drive at the First Christian Church. CDN | Christian Jacobsen
Mail Carrier Matthew Lantz drops off plastic bags to residents during his morning route for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive in Clinton. CDN | Christian Jacobsen
CDN | Courtesy photo
CDN | Courtesy photo

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Alex Perez Delacruz focuses on the bar as he attempts to jump over it Tuesday during the Little Olympics at the high school. CDN |Sam Goodwyn

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SHERIFF’S REPORT TUESDAY

Responded to an animal call in reference to dumped dogs in the area of 2270 Rd.

Sports

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Chet Holmgren had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

No. 9 Maddi McAtee, right, fights against the Chickasha defender during Clinton’s road win over the Lady Chicks Thursday in the first round of the playoffs. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

With the stakes at a higher level in the playoffs, the Clinton Lady Reds soccer team (10-5) felt the pressure as it needed to come from behind and win 3-2 over the Chickasha Fighting Chicks in overtime in Chickasha Tuesday.

Columns & Opinions

Last week, we went out to celebrate with my oldest and most curmudgeonly friend, Andrew.

President Trump told reporters, “I’ve studied assassinations, and I must tell you, the most impactful people, the people that do the most ... they’re the ones that they go after,” after the latest attempt on his life at the White House correspondents’ dinner last weekend. “And I hate to say I’m honored by that, but I’ve done a lot.”

Obituaries

Patty Joan (Gooszen) Nance, 88, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 3, 2026. She was born December 4, 1937 in Custer City, Oklahoma, to Frank and Ila Mae (Reeder) Gooszen. Patty married Raymond Nance on December 22, 1956 and welcomed son, Mark, on December 31, 1966.

Clinton Daniel Caler, 84, lifelong resident of the Custer City community, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of May 5, 2026, at Clinton Regional Hospital. He was born April 19, 1942, in rural Custer County, Oklahoma, to Rupert and Stella (Kress) Caler.