Clinton’s Hadley Meget catches the ball during warm-ups prior to a preseason practice at the high school softball field. CDN | Sam Goodwyn
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Jimi Haag is building his dream house out of Legos recently at the Clinton Public Library. CDN | Christian Jacobsen
Clinton’s Tristan Cardenas, right, throws his opponent to the mat during the District Duals in Elk City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn
Watching the ball fly
Susan Smith takes notes to prepare new intake forms on her Mobile MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) van outside the Mission House kitchen in Clinton. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Clinton’s Tristan Cardenas, right, throws his opponent to the mat during the District Duals in Elk City. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

During the summer each year, athletes from around the state are selected to play in all-star games and this year Clinton had at least one picked, as Tristan Cardenas will wrestle today in the All-State match at Edmond North High School starting at 7 p.m.

Clinton’s Hadley Meget catches the ball during warm-ups prior to a preseason practice at the high school softball field. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Columns & Opinions

Ispent last week “up north” with my parents. While my husband, Peter, and my cat, Felix, stayed at home and played cat games, I drove up to my parents’ cabin four hours north.

For over a decade, Donald Trump has demonstrated a shrewd – even brilliant – grasp of what motivates his followers. That’s why he’s won two elections and only barely lost a third.

Obituaries

Cesario “Frank” Flores, age 77, a longtime Clinton resident, was born on January 30, 1949, in Edinburg, Texas, to Virgino and Leonarda (Gonzales) Flores. He peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City, surrounded by the love of his family.

Donna Sue “Sue” Gorshing, age 85, a lifelong Clinton resident, was born on January 2, 1941, in Cordell, Oklahoma, to Don and Henryetta (Dunaway) Duncan. She peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Weatherford, Oklahoma.