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Clinton’s Vicente Gutierrez, right, grapples with his opponent during the District Duals at Elk City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn
Clinton boys’ wrestling to send four to state
Feb 25, 2026

When the Class 4A Regional boys’ wrestling tournament came to an end Saturday after two days in Tuttle, the Clinton Red Tornadoes had secured four spots for the state tournament.

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Grant approval
Feb 25, 2026

From left, Jenn Mosburg, CPSF board member; Melissa Knabe, assistant superintendent; Moises Villanueva, grant winner; and Michelle Sorter, CHS principal, celebrate Villanueva’s grant approval.

Taking part in the trip to Sacramento, Calif., was this group of young performers from Southwest Playhouse. Pictured front, from left, are Tinley Chase, Christian Hensley, Maddie Basler, Ainsley House, Izzy Taylor, Jude Hemmingway; middle, Mayzie Sadler,
Young actors travel to California
Feb 25, 2026

Students representing Southwest Playhouse received awards and recognition at the 2026 Junior Theater Festival West (JTF West). The weekend was dedicated to rewarding and celebrating student-driven musical theater programs Feb.

Clinton Firefighters Bobby Winans and Alex Tyler make sure this torched van does not reignite Monday afternoon in the 1600 block of Dunn Avenue. CDN | Staff Photo
Unusual request made at trailer blaze
Feb 25, 2026

When disasters such as house fires strike, one small consolation for homeowners if there are no injuries incurred is the statement, “It’s all just stuff – it can be replaced.” But what about something that is truly precious and one of a kind?

King, Fletcher earn CHS honors
King, Fletcher earn CHS honors
Feb 25, 2026

Jocelyn King and Kendrick Fletcher have been selected as December Red Tornado Girl and Boy for Clinton High School.

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Comfy learning
Feb 25, 2026

Anna’len Lindsey works on her spelling while in class at Nance Elementary School.

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Sports

Clinton’s Vicente Gutierrez, right, grapples with his opponent during the District Duals at Elk City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn
Clinton boys’ wrestling to send four to state
Wednesday, February 25, 2026

When the Class 4A Regional boys’ wrestling tournament came to an end Saturday after two days in Tuttle, the Clinton Red Tornadoes had secured four spots for the state tournament.

No. 21 Axl Deatherage drives against a defender as he heads toward the basket during Clinton’s playoff game Saturday in Weatherford. CDN | Sam Goodwyn
Clinton hoops swept in district championship games
Tuesday, February 24, 2026

To kick off the 2026 Class 4A Playoffs, the Clinton basketball teams headed east Saturday on Interstate 40 to take on a familiar foe in the Weatherford Eagles.

Columns & Opinions

Man questions dating someone across age gap
Wednesday, February 25, 2026

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am 22 years old.

Cases of SSHL can benefit from HBOT sessions
Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Dear Doctors: My 11-year-old son was diagnosed with sudden sensorineural hearing loss. He’s been treated with steroids and 10 HBOT sessions, with a small increase in hearing. I’m struggling to find any information regarding HBOT for children. Is there literature or experience in similar cases?

Obituaries

Donna Ann (Mitchell) Taylor
Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Donna Ann (Mitchell) Taylor was born May 28, 1956, to Walter Ord and Essie Laverna (Gregory) Mitchell in El Reno, Oklahoma. She went to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at her home in Weatherford at the age of 69 years.

Pamela Ann Kauk-Delp
Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Pamela Ann Kauk-Delp was born April 10, 1958 in Clinton, Oklahoma to Jimmie Kauk and Loreta (Stoddard) Kauk.