History Made in SNO Runoff Election
On the first Saturday of September 2025, history will be made as two women will take the helm of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.
In a runoff election held Aug.
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Friday Voter Registration Deadline For Sept. Elections
This Friday, Aug. 15 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Sept. 9 Seminole County Special Election and The Town of Bowlegs Special Election, Seminole County Election Board Secretary Amy Baker said Monday.
Pictured l-r are Sena Yessith and Sheila Harjo
Pictured l-r are Sena Yessith and Sheila Harjo
Today In Seminole County
Today’s birthdays include Glenora Bruner, Glenore Burns, Amy Byrd, Kathy Carter, Duane Cherry, Travis Dinwiddie, Eddie Hailey, Amelia Harjo, Lucy Jones, Cristal Leetka, Suzanne Major, Brenda Nansel, Mike Nazworth, Fran Taylor, Henry Wells, Jr. & Martha Wind.
Local Bank Receives Award For Commitment to Communities
Security State Bank of Oklahoma, a member institution of FHLBank Topeka since 2002, was selected as FHLBank Topeka’s 2025 Community Leader Award winner in recognition of its vision and dedication to the communities it serves.
Education Sales Tax Topic at Chamber Forum
Information about a proposed half-cent sales tax to benefit education in Seminole County will be the topic at the Seminole Chamber of Commerce monthly forum meeting on Thursday, August 14, 2025. The luncheon meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in the Haney Center at Seminole State College.
City Sales Tax Returns Higher For Month, Year
The August release from the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) shows the City of Seminole saw an increase in tax revenue in their latest return compared to last month. The release showed this revenue was even higher compared to August last year.
Smooth Driving Ahead
The intersection of Strother and Milt Phillips will be closed for a few days next week for an overhaul. Strother traffic will be stopped at Park and Second Street. The inside lanes of Milt Phillips will be closed Tuesday, and the outside lanes will be closed Wednesday.
Welcome Back!
The Wewoka Senior Citizens Center celebrated Monday with their Grand Reopening after a few months of remodeling. Pictured are some of the employees, volunteers, sponsors and friends who showed up in support of the occasion.
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OG&E Line Crews Compete in 34th Linemen’s Expo
Line crews from Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E), which provides services to much of Seminole County, went head-to-head in the 34th annual Linemen’s Expo, an annual companywide friendly competition showcasing its line workers’ skills and stamina.
