Clinton’s Brandon Rodriguez-Esclalante controls the ball in a drill during soccer practice at the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn
The Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians recently won the regional championship at The Coves in Afton to qualify for the Class 2A State Tournament. From left are Assistant Coach Lilly Roush, Malley Baker, eighth place (104); Elisa Vels, second place (85); Tinley M
Colton Ackerman adds additional color to his abstract art piece Thursday at Clinton High School. CDN | Christian Jacobsen
Mike Mapel stands in front of his Quilt of Valor, presented to him by the Cheyenne Senior Citizens Center, Monday at his home in Butler. CDN | Christian Jacobsen
These are the Arapaho-Butler High School ag students that get to work on the Custer County Armored Rescue Vehicle to install seating in the back. Pictured from left are Conner Kreizenbeck, Mitchell Hunter, John Vela, Jantz Baker, and Hunter Baker. CDN | C
Alexia Newman guides Sy Foster while he sands a wooden door at Clinton High School. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

News

Two topics about trash – one about taking it away and another about a facility built on an old landfill – were also covered in Tuesday’s Clinton City Council meeting.

Mike Mapel stands in front of his Quilt of Valor, presented to him by the Cheyenne Senior Citizens Center, Monday at his home in Butler. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

Mike Mapel, of Butler, was recently recognized for his military service by taking part in a recent Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

Sports

Clinton’s Brandon Rodriguez-Esclalante controls the ball in a drill during soccer practice at the Tornado Bowl. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

While soccer is getting ready to come to an end, Clinton senior Brandon Rodriguez-Esclalante is concentrated on setting up a plan for the rest of his life.

The Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians recently won the regional championship at The Coves in Afton to qualify for the Class 2A State Tournament. From left are Assistant Coach Lilly Roush, Malley Baker, eighth place (104); Elisa Vels, second place (85); Tinley M

Regional golf champions

Columns & Opinions

Dear Doctors: I am in my early 50s, and I am experiencing a problem that can cause social embarrassment. When I stand up, I pass small amounts of gas.

DEAR HARRIETTE: I cut things off with my boyfriend recently. Unfortunately, I do not think it was the right time for us to be together. Throughout our relationship, we had many problems that all stemmed from us not being mature enough to be in a serious relationship.

Obituaries

Services are pending for Robert “Bob” Lee King, 88, of Arapaho.

Kamden Ray Orange, precious infant son of Karlena Orange and Keaton Aday, was born on April 17, 2025, in Elk City, Oklahoma, and passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus later that same day at Great Plains Regional Medical Center.