The Clinton School Board met this week with an official from the Oklahoma State School Boards Association (OSSBA) and finalized their decision to contract that organization’s services in the selection of a new superintendent of schools.
Because of a slight chance of ice or snow over the weekend, City of Clinton employee David Wedel directs as a truck is filled with a load of sand.
Clinton police began the new year with several crimes to handle but fortunately nothing involving death or serious injury.
Detective Capt. Ray Ham-mans said the activities included the following:
● A large semi-sized grain hopper trailer was stolen from the Farmers Co-Op.
As of Jan. 1, local producers are now able to apply for a license from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) to grow industrial hemp.
In a collaboration between Clinton High School and Nance Elementary art teachers, CHS student Stormie Flaming helps kindergartener Knight Lillie with his art project.
One Custer County commissioner says he’s concerned about this year’s 2020 census. His concern is that people won’t participate and federal money this area could receive will go elsewhere.
SWODA Board Chairman John Dee Butchee, at right in both photos, recently presented certificates to people involved with SWODA. At left, Mike Brown, Custer County municipalities trustee, was presented a certificate for 15 years of service.
Today is the 10th day of 2020 and the 21st day of winter.
TODAY'S HISTORY
In 1776, Thomas Paine published his pro-independence pamphlet "Common Sense," which quickly sold some 100,000 copies.
In 1863, the London Underground subway began operations.
-Eco developer says Domino’s will open here
-Water dominated local news during past decade
-Drop in donations puts CPSF non-profit status in jeopardy
-Clinton sweeps Elk City
-Ramirez finishes NOC tenure, signs with OPSU Aggies
-Plus see local pictures
Farmers Cooperative of Western Oklahoma in Clinton is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. From left are Matt Blackston, manager Richard Metscher, German Espinoza, Tommy Wise, Joe Espinoza, Nathan Miller