Victor Taborda, 53, of Elizabeth, N.J., has been charged with aggravated trafficking in illegal drugs and transporting an open container of an intoxicating beverage after a traffic stop on Interstate 40 led to the discovery of almost nine pounds of cocaine.

Clinton and its surrounding areas made a fine showing at the Oklahoma State Fair this year, with several of the OSU Extension Office’s 4-H’ers and Clinton FFA members receiving blue ribbons for their projects or presentations.

Tickets ready

Junior Service League members from left. Madison Heard, Tayler Hartman, Erin Giles, Brittany Miller, Stacie Nickel, Amanda Gibson, Aubrey Ashcraft, and Merlanda Dorman are excited for their upcoming fundraiser, the annual Spaghetti Day that will be held at the Frisco Conference Center this Friday.

A Weatherford man was a victim in a hit-andrun Monday evening as he was traveling on State Highway 54, one mile west of Weatherford.

Grounds maintenance

Woodshop students Gerardo Perez, left, and Nathan Savoie work to repair the foundation of the trashcan directly outside the Commons Area of the Clinton High School.

The United Fund of Clinton’s annual fundraising drive will kick off Oct. 20 with funds raised toward the $40,000 goal going toward four local organizations that provide services to both area students and families.

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Joe Biden made a robust case before the U.N. General Assembly Tuesday that the world must remain united in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression, warning that no nation can be secure if “we allow Ukraine to be carved up” as he tries to rally support for Kyiv’s effort to repel a nearly 19-month-old Russian invasion that has no end in sight.

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City man has been charged with performing acupuncture without a license after he punctured a woman's lungs during treatment.

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