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Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 12:00am

The arrival of a baby is an exciting time for parents and siblings, but a new addition to the family also stretches the budget.   According to the latest figures

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 12:00am

Oklahoma has a long way to go to reach one of its major educational targets. The goal is to be ranked in the top 20 states on the National Assessment

News

State Representative Danny Williams, R-Seminole, has filed to retain his position in the Oklahoma House. Williams will face Darlene Wallace, also of Seminole, in the June 18 primary election. His submitted campaign announcement/ bio appears below. Danny Williams is proud to serve as the dedicated State Representative for House District 28. Beyond his legislative responsibilities, Danny is the owner of Statewide Communications, a company committed to providing high-speed internet to rural areas in Oklahoma. He strongly advocates for broadband access, recognizing its vital role in the state’s economy, healthcare, and education.

U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice, an Oklahoma State University alumna, will be the speaker at her alma mater’s spring 2024 commencement May 11.

The Seminole County Bar Association has announced that the Honorable Judge Thomas E. Prince, Court of Criminal Appeals, will be a speaker at its annual Law Day seminar next week.

The average house payment in America today is $2,883 on a 30-year mortgage. The average payment on a fixed year rate mortgage is about $3,759. (January stats from businessfinder. com). The average car payment in America is $732 a month for new cars and $532 a month for used cars. (Nerdwallet.com) The average American household spends over $1,000 a month on groceries according to a report on gitnux.org. A family of four may spend up to $1300 per month.

Sports

NFL DRAFT - The Chicago Bears are nearly on the clock at No. 1, kicking off the 2024 NFL draft. It will be the first of 257 total selections over a three-day period from Thursday to Saturday.

ESPN - Reggie Bush has his 2005 Heisman Trophy back, as the Heisman Trust announced Wednesday the formal “reinstatement” of the trophy to Bush amid what it calls “enormous changes in the college football landscape.”

On Monday the 22nd, the Wewoka Tigers hosted the Varnum Whippets for an extra game before the teams head to Districts and Regionals.

The Seminole Boys Track and Field Team won their Eighth Consecutive 66 Conference Championship recently.

Opinions

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Spring mornings are a lot like Christmas. Each day we get up and go out into the yard, or walk along the creek or visit the horses in the pasture. And each day, each morning, we find something new the sun has brought us.

Obituaries

Apr 24, 2024 - 00:00

Waldron

Apr 24, 2024 - 00:00

Cherry Jane Elizabeth Cherry was born on April 30, 1940, in Central, South Carolina, and passed away on April 21, 2024, in Shawnee, OK with her daughter Susan after a short battle with cancer. During her short battle, she was able to visit with many of her family members before her passing.

Apr 23, 2024 - 00:00

Griffith Imogene Sisco Griffith age 84 passed away, Sunday, April 21, 2024 in Wewoka, OK. She was born in Seminole County to Earnest Holmes and Daisy Mae (Smith) Sisco on September 2, 1939.

Apr 23, 2024 - 00:00

Payne Charles Floyd Payne, age 78 and a life-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away April 21, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.