A military veteran, born in Clinton, has already received one of the highest honors when he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Now, he has received a local honor as well that will have an enduring impact.
News
Car/train collision takes place
DEAR HARRIETTE: I caught my 16-year-old daughter smoking cigarettes out of her window today, and I’m beside myself. I asked her how long she’s been doing this and who got her into smoking, and she told me this was her first cigarette and nobody told her to smoke. When I looked at her cigarette pack, it was half empty – she was lying to me! I don’t want my daughter to smoke, especially at this young of an age. It’s going to have negative effects on her health, and I’m scared for her future. My husband and I have never smoked anything in either of our lives and definitely nothing in front of our daughter. I’m so disappointed that somewhere down the line we failed her and she felt the need to start smoking.
Sports
It is never too late to join a sport in high school, as senior tennis player Idalia Pelayo has found that out as she experiences her lone year of tennis for the Lady Reds.
Nate Hickey has his sights set on the site where he will set his sights next year.
Columns & Opinions
DEAR HARRIETTE: I confided in someone I thought was a close friend about some pain points and concerns I experience with my brother. This was hard for me to do because I prefer not to discuss family matters with other people, but I guess I was feeling overwhelmed and really needed to vent in the moment. I thought I was in a safe space when I shared the sensitive things that have been going on with my family – boy, was I wrong.
Dear Doctors: I am considering having sigmoid surgery. Five years ago, I had pancreatic cancer. I have also had multiple episodes of diverticulitis. Is there any information about how common post-op diarrhea is after this surgery? Is it constant, or does it eventually stop?
Obituaries
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.
Christina Jones, 57, Loving mother and dedicated wife, Passed away peacefully April 19th in her home. Christina worked at Western Equipment in Clinton, OK. A dog mom of two, Christina was an early riser who enjoyed the sun rise and springtime.