Here are the most notable Clinton, Oklahoma, local stories reported this week:
Clinton Public Schools
Enrollment figures were released, with reporting indicating a smaller future graduating class; the district’s virtual-learning option is also gaining use.
City government
The Clinton City Council held a 34-minute executive session at its recent meeting, running from 5:48 to 6:22 p.m.
Custer County jail
An inmate is facing added charges after authorities alleged he threw books at an officer and damaged a jail-cell camera.
Downtown / Route 66
Ryan and Natalie Houck bought the long-closed Redland Theatre at 608 Frisco Ave. They plan repairs and expect to begin booking a revived performance-and-events venue in October.
Local maintenance
Work was reported at the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, including repainting in its gift-shop area.
The Redland Theatre reopening looks like the week’s biggest community-development story; the school enrollment report and council activity are the leading local civic updates.
Politics
Because to cast your ballot for the August 25 voting period
Events
Oklahoma! is playing at the Amphitheater
CHS Band rehearsal — Monday, Aug. 24, 6:00–8:00 p.m., at Clinton High School. This is primarily for band students and families. clintonokschools
Clinton furniture, home décor, and appliance auction closes — Monday, Aug. 24, at 10:00 p.m. The auction is online, with the listed inventory located in Clinton.
Clinton junior-high softball vs. Elk City — Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 5:00 p.m., listed as a home game for Clinton. clintonathletics
Band instrument-rental session — Wednesday, Aug. 26, 4:00–6:00 p.m., in the Clinton High School Band Room at 1930 Jaycee Lane. clintonokschools
Partial lunar eclipse — Early Friday, Aug. 28; the eclipse is visible from Clinton, with the local event timing beginning around 2:01 a.m. Viewing will depend on cloud cover and a clear view of the sky.
Gossip Corner
apparently not much has happened in Clinton