Book characters come to life

Lawson Roberson, left, and Ava Johnson dress as Dr. Seuss characters during Western Oklahoma Christian School's "Dr. Seuss Week."

While 93 percent of American teens say they know how the economy works, 29 percent have had no economic schooling, according to a survey of 1,000 U.S. teens ages 13-18 by Wakefield Research on behalf of Junior Achievement and the Charles Koch Foundation. Even in light of their false confidence, teens are aware of the importance of financial education.

When you're on a quest to create a home environment that promotes wellness, it can be difficult to know where to begin. One easy solution is to look for small changes that improve your personal well-being while also promoting a better indoor environment overall.

Last passenger train will soon leave Clinton

After Farmrail’s sale this week of two passenger rail cars to the Oklahoma Railway Museum in Oklahoma City, special events like the annual Santa train ride have come to an abrupt end. However, the sale doesn’t necessarily mean the cars are permanently lost from Clinton, said Farmrail president and general manager Judy Petry.

Spring Feed set for next week

While Clinton Public Schools is dosed next week for spring break, the school district will once again be providing hot lunches at no cost for Clinton students 18 and under, said CPS Nutrition Director Crystal Sharp. Meals will be served from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Nance Elementary cafeteria. Parents who bring their children to Nance for lunch are welcome to join them for a small fee, she said.

Dr. Seuss characters visit WOCS

During Western Oklahoma Christian Schools’ “Dr. Seuss Week,” students, from left, Paige Hill, Aaliyah Torres and Mady Grace Bailey dress as their favorite character, Cindy Lou Who.

For the third year in a row, Clinton High School Soccer Boosters were awarded a $5,000 grant from the City of Clinton’s Tourism Fund to help with their annual Clinton Soccer Classic Tournament.

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