State of Alaska Superior Court Judge Daniel Schally granted in part the State of Alaska, Office of Elder Fraud and Assistance, punitive damages in the case of elder fraud against James and Carla Sigler, according to documents filed with the court on Monday, July 18.

-Charles Dean Varble, of Walnut Springs, was arrested by BCSO Schraub on July 7, 2022, for the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance Penalty Group 1 four grams or more but less than 200 grams; the possession of marijuana less than two ounces; the possession of a controlled substance Penalty Group 1 one gram or more but less than four grams; the possession of a controlled substance Penalty Group 1A less than 20 AU; the possession of a controlled substance Penalty Group 2 less than one gram; and tampering with identification numbers.

Clifton Police Chief Chris Blanton presented three patrol officers with the Chief’s Life-Saving Award at July’s Clifton City Council meeting. Sergeant Curtis Rust and officer Bradley Boulton responded to a call of a woman having trouble breathing on May 29.

During his weekly report to commissioners, Bosque County EMC and Fire Marshal Kirk Turner said COVID-19 numbers continued to rise in the county. Though Turner said he does not see immediate concern, he said almost everyone knew someone with COVID-19.

Once again, the city made it through the independent audit with flying colors. The city was given the highest opinion an entity can receive on an audit. Council members will review the audit results and be prepared to vote at the next council meeting in August.

City of Clifton Main Street has been designated as an accredited Main Street America program for meeting demanding performance standards. Main Street America and its partners has recognized Clifton Main Street for their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization.