Tricky Training
Seminole Firefighters donned rappelling gear and descended into a trench recently in a special training exercise in which they practiced removing an unresponsive patient from a compromising situation.
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Seminole Bass Club Hosts Kids Annual Fishing Tournament
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The Legacy of Bob Simmons Lives On
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Varnum’s Coach Jon Hadley Was Inducted to the OGBCA Hall of Fame
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Tulsa Museum With Seminole Connection Taking Shape
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Local Arm-Wrestling Champion Inducted Into NAIAHF
News
Today In Seminole County
Today’s birthdays include Aaron Adams, Jim Brauning, Kyle Britt, Sonya Bull, Jalena Carr, Michael Garbutt, Jeanne Gosa, Wyatt Gray, Stephanie Haney, Adnres Heard, Anthony Hill, Ryan Hoselton, Edna Johnson, Chris Landreth, Zachary Martinez, Betty McCormick, Myrna Merritt, Gladys Mullen, Jimmy...
Sports
Varnum’s Coach Jon Hadley Was Inducted to the OGBCA Hall of Fame
The Oklahoma Girls Basketball Coaches Association (OGBCA) recently inducted seven new members into its Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
One of those inductees was our own Jon Hadley of Varnum. Coach Hadley is both the boys’ and girls’ basketball coach at Varnum.
The Legacy of Bob Simmons Lives On
OKLAHOMA STATE - Oklahoma State and the Big 12 Conference lost a groundbreaking figure on Tuesday with the passing of former Cowboy head football coach Bob Simmons.
Simmons was introduced as OSU’s 20th head coach on Dec.
Columns
A Service Dog Is Critical Resource for Handler
DEAR ABBY: Would you please do a much-needed public service for those of us who have a service dog? Service dogs are trained to perform specific tasks for their handlers.
It’s All About Location, Location , Location
Think you have found your absolutely perfect dream home? Better make certain that amazing home you’ve found isn’t situated near the local garbage dump.
Obituaries
Laura Michelle Potter
Laura Michelle Potter, beloved daughter of Mitchell and Darlene (Atwell) Potter, joined her heavenly family on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Laura was born on November 29, 1983 in Ada, Oklahoma. She graduated from Wewoka High School 2002.
Coach Ray “Butch” Wesley Rawls Jr.
Rawls, Jr. Coach Ray “Butch” Wesley Rawls Jr. passed away June 11, 2026 at his home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 71.
Butch was born August 27th, 1954 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Ray Wesley Rawls Sr. and Lena Dora (Richardson) Rawls. Butch graduated from Lamont High School in 1972.
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.
Red Cross Urges Safety As Waterplay Season Begins
May is National Water Safety Month, and many families will soon be enjoying activities around pools, lakes or rivers.
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.
Strother Lady Yellowjackets Fall to Stroud on Senior Night at Home
The Strother Lady Yellowjackets hosted the Stroud Lady Tigers for the Senior Night softball game Monday.
Strother honored three of their seniors after the game. Seniors that were honored were Geneva Reynolds, Stevie Hogue and Emilie Echelle.
