(AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell below 200,000, more evidence that the job market remains strong in the aftermath of last year's coronavirus recession.

(AP) – Pope Francis sought Sunday to encourage married couples, acknowledging that the pandemic has aggravated some family problems but urging couples to seek help and always remember three key words in a marriage: "Please, thanks and sorry."

(AP) — The loud noise from the opening of an iron door marks Jorge Anguilante's exit from the Pinero prison every Saturday. He heads home for 24 hours to minister at a small evangelical church he started in a garage in Argentina's most violent city.

Here's your preview of Thursday's CDN

- Custer County in burn ban

- Money missing from Frisco Center

- Property tax deadline moved to Jan. 3

- Advanced Financial Strategies serves Clinton 27 years

- Clinton prepares for challenging stretch

New river bridge open to traffic

Construction of the north side of Clinton’s Washita River bridge was finished Tuesday. Demolition of the south side of the bridge begins next week, said Clinton’s Oklahoma Department of Transportation residency manager, Dax Sawyer. Bridge construction is expected to be finished in July. CDN

A significant amount of money was stolen from Clinton’s Chamber of Commerce at the Frisco Center, according to Clinton Police Detective Ray Hammans.

Custer County Treasurer Janet Roulet announced she extended the deadline of the first property tax payment from Dec. 31 to Jan. 3 because the courthouse will be closed Dec. 31 in observance of New Year’s Day. Roulet reminds all tax payers that a 1.5% penalty of the amount due will be added to their account starting Jan. 4. The penalty will grow each month the balance is not paid, she said.

Custer County in burn ban

Custer County is under a two-week burn ban issued by county commissioners Monday morning during their regular meeting. Residents are not allowed do any activity, including common New Year’s activities like have a bonfire or set off fireworks, that could cause a wildland fire.

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