• On Wednesday, Wewoka High School students participated in an impaired driving simulation presented by the Okla. County Sheriff’s Department. As part of the simulation, students wore impairment-simulation goggles while completing a mock field sobriety test. —Courtesy photo

    Toe The Line

    September 18, 2026 - 06:02 | By News Staff
    On Wednesday, Wewoka High School students participated in an impaired driving simulation presented by the Okla. County Sheriff’s Department. As part of the simulation, students wore impairment-simulation goggles while completing a mock field sobriety test.
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    Energy Resources Board Announces Leadership Changes

    September 18, 2026 - 06:02 | By Staff Report
    The Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB) announced this week that Heather Powell will be serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Dara McBee has joined the organization as Executive Director.
  • Seminole State Lady Trojan Lilia Benoit returns a serve to her front line. Courtesy Photo by Glen Bryan

    Seminole State Volleyball Fall in Season Home Opener

    September 18, 2026 - 06:02 | By News Staff
    Bill Anderson Sports Editor The Seminole State Volleyball team hosted Neosho County Community College Monday night for their first home game of the season. SSC is 6-9 on the season so far. Neosho came away with the win after four sets.
  • Seminole State teammates Yantzy Martinez and Kennadee Mason block at the net.

    Seminole State Teamwork

    September 18, 2026 - 06:02 | By News Staff
    Seminole State teammates Yantzy Martinez and Kennadee Mason block at the net.
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    OU Football: Miller Named Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week

    September 18, 2026 - 06:02 | By News Staff
    NORMAN — University of Oklahoma punter Grayson Miller was named the Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week after averaging 48.6 yards per punt in OU’s game at Michigan on Saturday, the Augusta Sports Council and Ray Guy Award announced Tuesday.

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    This Week In Seminole County

    -TodayFriday night football (area home games): Seminole Chieftains vs. Harrah at 7:30 p.m., Konawa vs. Little Axe at 7 p.m., Strother vs. Maud at 7 p.m. and Sasakwa vs. Life Christian at 7 p.m.-Saturday⮚Masonic Lodge Car Show at 7 a.m. (1515 W.

    Today In Seminole County

    -Birthdays-Today’s birthdays include Gloria Barrett, Deborah Billie, Dave Bowlegs, Cade Brock, Heather Coates, Keith Crawford, Chris Darr, Daniel Dianda, Joshua Ewert, Oadie Gosa, Gary Haris, Summer Harjo, John Harlan, Melvin Moran, Becky Moreland, Rick Pemberton, Lois Poplin, Jewel Porter, Sherri...

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    Friend Grows Distant After Personal Struggle

    Friend Grows Distant After Personal Struggle

    DEAR ABBY: A dear friend of 0 years experienced a severe mental health crisis. I did my best to reach out to her, but she pushed me away and flaked on plans and important events at the last minute at least a dozen times.
    Hornswoggled Husband Prepares To Cast Wife Aside

    Hornswoggled Husband Prepares To Cast Wife Aside

    DEAR ABBY: My husband (80) and I (72) have been married 25 years. This is the second marriage for both of us. Until three years ago, I felt I had a wonderful relationship with his family, so it’s hard to deal with what he’s done to me and my relationships with them.

    Obituaries

    Larry Lyle Roy

    Larry Roy

    Roy Larry Lyle Roy, age 63 and a resident of Pryor, Oklahoma passed away September 16, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2026 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel of Konawa, Oklahoma.
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    Charlie Harjo

    Charlie Harjo was born July 2, 1984 in Ada, Oklahoma to Ostie Jane Merritt and Clifford Harjo, Sr. He began his journey home on September 14, 2026. Cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma. A private memorial service has been planned for a later date.

    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.