Ali Rodelo waits on a customer at First Bank and Trust. CDN | Shiann Dawson

Ali Rodelo keeps a busy schedule. “I’m currently a college student, and I’m also working full time at two jobs. Which, I work at the bowling alley – Split Decision – part-time. I’ve been there since they started,” she said.

Julio Ramirez flips up some fresh patties behind the grill at Domino Fuel Stop off of U.S. Highway 183, just south of Clinton. CDN | Micah Ashcraft

Julio Ramirez, a 20-year-old Clinton native who was born and raised in Clinton his entire life, attended Clinton Public Schools through his youth and works at the Domino’s Fuel Stop on U.S. Highway 183. Ramirez spoke with the Clinton Daily News to share about his life and connection to Hispanic heritage.

From left, Kristi Bomgren, Dr. Nadia Azuero, and Ana Reyes look over some test results in Dr. Azuero’s office at Clinton Regional Hospital. CDN | Shiann Dawson

Dr. Nadia Azuero works as a family physician at Clinton Regional Hospital, where she originally joined part-time in April and moved to full-time at the beginning of August.

From left, House Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, Vice President JD Vance, State Sen. Brenda Stanley, and State Sen. Bill Coleman engage in a conversation Wednesday in Washington, D.C. CDN | Courtesy photo

House Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, of Clinton, and several other members of the Oklahoma State Legislature met Tuesday in Washington, D.C., to take part in the White House State Leadership Conference.

The Clinton Police Department has confirmed two positive cases of rabies in the last 30 days, bringing the total cases for 2025 up to three. Each case involved skunks.

Tracking illness trends, facility upkeep, and medical staff appointments were other items covered at Wednesday’s Clinton Hospital Authority meeting at Clinton Regional Hospital.

Mini-pumpkin patch

Jordan Shepherd welcomes the fall season stacking pumpkins for sale Thursday afternoon outside of Janie’s Garden Center.

“This has been the culmination of an extensive effort,” said City Manager Robert Johnston. “We’ve had a good discussion, trying to go from an idea to a plan, and we have one, to an extent.”

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