The Clinton-based Farmrail System, Inc. has announced expansion in the form of Land Rush Rail, a wholly owned subsidiary represented by a 37-mile interstate branch line connecting Blackwell to BNSF Railway’s intercity route at Wellington, Kan.

Shaping art

Clinton High School sophomore Atlee Fuller learns the pottery wheel basics in her art class.

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- City approves purchase of easement

- CHS vocalists earn All-State honors

- Suspect charged with alleged theft from retailer

- Riverside Golf Course sees changes with weather

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In 2015, the two perpetrators of the shooting at the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris two days earlier were killed by police after a hostage crisis.

Rowdy Rod Gubitz, 38, of Clinton, is facing charges after allegedly stealing merchandise and cash from one Walmart location and attempting to receive cash for stolen items from another Walmart location. Weatherford Police were dispatched to the Weatherford Walmart at 9:55 a.m. Nov. 19 in reference to a possible larceny.

Clinton High School choir members, front left, Ayshka Garcia, Delilah Perez; back, Lily Adkinson, and Kristian Bennet stand together after being chosen to be in the 2026 Oklahoma Choral Directors Association’s All-State Honor Choir. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

After weeks spent rehearsing music and preparing for auditions throughout the first school semester, Clinton Middle School and Clinton High School’s choir programs are set to send as many as nine Clinton students to participate in the Oklahoma Junior High All-State on Jan. 10 and High School All-State Honor Choir Jan.

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