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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

Football wasn’t the only thing shining in the Friday night lights at Chieftain Stadium on Oct. 18. The spotlight was put on three local veterans between the first and second quarters of the Seminole vs. McLoud game.

Oct 22, 2024 - 00:00

L-r: Chuck Chadick, Harris Thacker and Billy Renfro, all veterans of the U.S. Military, were honored for their service between the first and second quarters of Friday night’s Seminole vs. McLoud football game. Also pictured (far right) is Dr. Bob Gragg, Superintendent of Seminole Public Schools. The three men took the field as a brief biography of each was read over the public address system.

Backers of an amendment to authorize municipal public infrastructure districts say the funding mechanism could spur more affordable-housing construction, but critics question the potential burden on taxpayers.

A huge milestone anniversary will be celebrated this weekend in Seminole County. First Baptist Church in Cromwell will celebrate its Centennial Year this Sunday, Oct. 27.

Sports

The Seminole Chieftains played their third home game and hosted the McLoud Redskins Friday night.

NORMAN - With the Oklahoma Sooners at 4-3 in their first season in the SEC and the OU offense completely stuck in the mud, the offensive coordinator has changed.

The Strother Yellowjackets hosted the Alex Longhorns Thursday night. Thursday night was a “Pink-Out” game for the Yellowjackets. The Yellowjackets fell 22-58 in their third game at home. The Longhorns received the ball to start and moved the ball down field and scored a touchdown at the 9:57 mark. The two-point conversion was good.

OKLAHOMA CITY — When it rains, it pours.

Opinions

DEAR ABBY: I caught my husband talking on the phone to another woman. I heard him say, “Get some sleep, sweetheart,” and “Thank you for being my companion.” When I called him on it, he claimed nothing was happening and he had used the wrong words.

In high school in the 1960s we studied government documents, but I don’t remember that the Declaration of Independence (from England), states that ‘it is necessary for us as a new country to dissolve England’s power and influence over us and to assume the powers of the earth to which the laws of nature and of nature’s God entitles us.’

Oct 20, 2024 - 00:00

with Dr. Andy Bowman and Renie Bowman

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Obituaries

Oct 22, 2024 - 00:00

Horn Linda Nelle Bland Horn was born on November 28, 1946 to Bill and Edva Bland of Wewoka, Oklahoma. Linda graduated from Wewoka High School where she met the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Horn. They were married on April 21, 1966, and were together for 41 years until Bob passed away in 2007. Linda gave birth to Michelle Renee Horn on November 25, 1966 and later gave birth to Robert Dale Horn, Jr. on April 23, 1969.

Oct 22, 2024 - 00:00

Patton Jo Ann Patton passed away in her home October 18, 2024 at the age of 85 years. She was born in Talihina, Oklahoma July 7th, 1939 to Jefferson and Josie Colbert Miller. She raised a large family loved puzzles, books, flowers, plants, crosswords and cookouts. Spending time with her family was so important to her. Jo Ann worked as a Care Giver during her working years.

Oct 20, 2024 - 00:00

Jimmy Dean Terney, 62, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Jimmy was born on January 24, 1962 in Altus, OK to Sandra Joyce and Clarence Eugene Terney.

Oct 17, 2024 - 00:00

Crenshaw Wanda Lee (Clark) Crenshaw, age 80 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away from this life October 16, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.