Foreign language

Paizlee Whitten of the WOCS 4-H Club placed third in the Junior Level competition of the recent Custer County 4-H Speech Contest. She spoke about her learning journey of studying the Japanese language.

DAY SHIFTResponded to a report of a structure fire in the 1000 block of Knox Ave., the Clinton Fire Department took over the scene.

Responded to a 911 call in the area of 970 and 2200 Roads.

Demonstration at CHS

Protesters gathered in front of the Clinton High School Wednesday afternoon. The Clinton Daily News reached out to school and law enforcement officials about what prompted the protest, but because it involved juveniles they could not comment. A school official did say it did not happen on school grounds. Taking part in the protest are, in the foreground, from left, Yolanda Meekins, Sharie McBrayer, Vanessa Collins, Norris Guillot, Cherrell McBrayer, Trenair Collins; background, from left, Bonnie Fisher, Jerimontie Hester and Isaac Lake.

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health has unveiled Kids Club, a way for kids to give back to kids. The program is part of the newlylaunched Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Office of Philanthropy.

Pledge significance

Ava Johnson of the WOCS 4-H Club placed first at the recent Custer County 4-H Speech Contest. She spoke about what the 4-H Pledge means to her.

Caring and playing

Grayson Casas holds on tight to his younger brother Liam Casas as they go down the slide at McClain Rogers Park.

Christmas connection care

Pictured are, kneeling, from left, Kirsten McCartney, Lisa Wandrie, Kaci Klein; standing, Tarren Cummins, Adela Lonebear, Brenda Salcido, Kim Bishop, Liz Johnson, Sonya Rose, Amy Ingram, Cory Pruitt, Bobby Ingram, Brett Bishop, Kristi Taylor and Mason Taylor.

Here is a look at Thursday's headlines

- City council receives good audit report

- CPS offering on-site testing

- SWPH to hold Christmas Serenade

- Electrical issue causes house fire

- Leroy Martin Sawatzky obituary

- State deaths

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