Clinton stays busy

The summer is over, but the happenings around town have yet to stop. We have A mayorial Anouncement

News

Clinton softball survives late Elk City comeback – The Clinton Lady Reds (3-13) edged Elk City 10-9 in a home game last week, with coach Janie Worthington praising her team’s resilience. theclintondailynews
Large change jar, cash book allegedly stolen – A warrant was issued Sept. 1 for Gloria Robert Henderson, 31, of Oklahoma City, in connection with the alleged theft. theclintondailynews

Elk City police seek man wanted on felony warrants – The suspect was last seen in the Sayre area; this story is being carried on KECO 96.5 FM, a key western Oklahoma news outlet. ground
SWOSU (Weatherford) faculty and foundation news – While not Clinton-specific, these stories from nearby Weatherford often appear alongside Clinton coverage in western Oklahoma reporting. ground

Clinton City Councilman Ernie Dowdell announces mayoral campaign – Dowdell is challenging incumbent Mayor David Berrong, citing city leadership, accountability, and economic development as key issues.

When: Weekends only – Sept. 18–20, Sept. 25–27, and Oct. 2–4, 2026
Time: Chuckwagon dinner 5–7 PM; show curtain 7:30 PM
Where: McLain Rogers Park amphitheater (S 10th St & Jaycee Lane), on Historic Route 66
What: Outdoor production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! plus an old-fashioned chuckwagon dinner on the adjacent baseball field.
Tickets: Dinner $25 (kids 12 & under $15); show $25 + fees. Group discounts available for 20+.
Notes: Blankets and stadium seats welcome; single lawn chairs allowed in back rows. Weather-dependent; canceled shows can be exchanged. thepennynews

VA PACT Act outreach (just concluded) – The OKC VA held a benefits event in Clinton on Sept. 2; the VA and local vets’ groups often run similar clinics or info sessions, so it’s worth watching the City of Clinton and local vets’ pages for future dates. discover.va
Custer County Fair is coming on Sept 12. So get ready to get your fair on!