McComas sets sights on securing third term

Incumbent Patch McComas is once again running to represent Ward 3 on the Clinton City Council. A native of Clinton, McComas says he wants to continue to see major projects through if he is elected for a third term on the council.

Water valve repair made

It would seem water line troubles are a common occurrence in Clinton as frequent digging, dilapidated lines and poor record keeping have kept Public Works Director Gene McCullough and the employees of the City Water Department on their toes this summer.

Hill seeks to bring in new perspective

Newcomer Stormie Hill is running to represent Ward 3 on the Clinton City Council. A graduate of Clinton High School, Hill says she wants to bring a new perspective to the council along with added transparency.

Responded to a vehicle accident with injuries in the 300 block of Gary Blvd.

People with HCM don’t know they have it

Dear Doctors: I'm 68 years old and was recently diagnosed via an MRI with mild hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Is this an unusual diagnosis at my age? I would like to know more about this condition and how it might affect doing daily tasks like lifting items or driving.

Sibling overwhelmed by money requests

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m the sixth of 13 siblings. We are mostly all grown up, with the youngest still in college. I am 31 years old and have been able to make something out of myself financially. I worked hard in high school so I could go to college on a full ride. I took advantage of networking opportunities at my university and was able to land a good job after college and move my way up since. This, however, was much easier said than done. It took a lot of discipline to be able to achieve this success because my family grew up very poor. Most of my siblings haven't been able to make it out of poverty, and they resent me for my success.

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