Arapaho-Butler honors its seniors

Arapaho-Butler High School held its annual Awards Assembly Monday, recognizing the achievements of its students. This year, the school celebrated more than $70,000 in scholarships awarded to its graduating seniors.

Exploring the book fair

Washington Elementary student Abby Trout examines a shiny pen she found at the school’s book fair Monday. The pen caught her attention as she browsed the selection of books on display.

Free concert series starts this Friday

As the cool summer nights approach, residents of Clinton and the surrounding areas will once again have the Levitt AMP Clinton Music Series gearing up to deliver 10 free weeks of performances. The first concert of the summer is set to take place on Friday at the R.A. “Dick” Lloyd Amphitheatre in McLain Rogers Park.

Responded to a report of a non-injury accident in the 3200 block of W. Modelle Ave.

In 1877, the first Westminster Kennel Club dog show was held in New York City.

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A tornado destroyed homes, forced the evacuation of a nursing home and toppled trees and power lines when it roared through a small Oklahoma town, one of several twisters that erupted in the central United States amid a series of powerful storms that stretched into Tuesday. At least one death was reported.

Consider European summer festivals

If you’re thinking about a trip to Europe this summer, planning your vacation around a festival or special event is a great way to get an inside look at history and culture. Here are a few examples.

(AP) – President Vladimir Putin began his fifth term at a glittering Kremlin inauguration Tuesday, embarking on another six years as leader of Russia after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and concentrating all power in his hands.

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