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    OG&E Helps State’s Vulnerable Population Cool Off

    Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company (OG&E), which provides services to much of Seminole County, recently partnered with nonprofit organizations to donate 1,800 electric fans to seniors and families across its service area to help residents stay safe and cool during the hot summer months.

    Sports

    OKC Thunder React to Playing with Aday Mara at NBA Summer League

    THUNDER WIRE - The Oklahoma City Thunder fell in a 111-74 Summer League loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. While the result was known for most of the game, fans were at least rewarded with flashes from the top prospects in their debut for their NBA home. “First experience for us as a group.
    England Dashes Mexico Hopes in World Cup

    England Dashes Mexico Hopes in World Cup

    ESPN - England survived a raucous Azteca Stadium atmosphere and a red card early in the second half to prevail past co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling World Cup round-of-16 clash in Mexico City on Sunday.

    Columns

    Husband Is a Mad Scientist In the Kitchen

    Husband Is a Mad Scientist In the Kitchen

    DEAR ABBY: I never want to eat my husband’s cooking again. He refuses to follow recipes because he says they are “too hard.” He doesn’t use seasonings -- or he uses the wrong ones. An example: He recently put cinnamon and cloves on zucchini and agreed with me that it tasted terrible.

    Is God Dead? Evolution And The Second Law (Ty B. Kerley)

    In the field of science, a “law” is a statement concerning some behavior or phenomenon in nature that has been repeatedly observed, and its conclusion is strongly supported by rigorous experimentation. The law of gravity is one such law that most people are familiar with.

    Obituaries

    George Harjo

    George Harjo

    George Harjo longtime Oklahoma City resident, passed from this life and went to be with the Lord at his home in Oklahoma City in the early morning hours of Thursday July 2, 2026, at the age of 85. George was born in rural Konawa on March 16, 1941, to Lena Harjo and Lina (Powell) Harjo.
    Franklin Dean “Frank” Carpenter

    Franklin Dean “Frank” Carpenter

    Carpenter Seminole resident Franklin Dean “Frank” Carpenter, 78, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Frank was born November 9, 1947, in the Riverbend community south of Konawa.

    This Week In Seminole County

    Monday-Friday⮚Heritage House Nutrition Center 210 College, Seminole. Now open for dine-in.-Saturday⮚America 250 Block Party sponsored by the Seminole Arts Council in downtown Seminole 5-9 p.m.⮚ Seminole Masonic Lodge monthly breakfast 7 – 2 p.m.

    Seminole Joins in 250th Birthday Celebration

    There will be plenty to do in Seminole this Saturday as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.To start the day, the Masonic Lodge (1515 W. Wrangler Blvd.) will hold its monthly breakfast at 7 a.m.

    OU Launches Sovereign Policy Intensive For Tribal Leaders

    The Native Nations Center for Tribal Policy Research at the University of Oklahoma will launch its first Sovereign Policy Intensive in September, a new program designed for elected tribal officials that focuses on understanding broadly relevant federal systems grounded in departmental structures,...

    This Week In Seminole County

    Monday-Friday⮚Heritage House Nutrition Center 210 College, Seminole. Now open for dine-in.-Saturday⮚Early voting 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Seminole County Election Board, 200 S. Brown in Wewoka-Tuesday⮚Election Day. Polls open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

    This Week In Seminole County

    Monday-Friday⮚Heritage House Nutrition Center 210 College, Seminole. Now open for dine-in.-Monday⮚Graband go meal distribution 9 a.m. – noon at the Seminole Public Schools Administration building at 600 W. Strother (next scheduled event is Thursday, June 11)⮚ Butner Summer Pride 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

    Task Force Raids Two Illegal Pot Grows in Prague

    Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s Organized Crime Task Force raided two illegal marijuana grow operations near Seminole County last week. According to a news release, on Wednesday, May 6 agents raided Benson Kush and Grand Growth, both in Prague.