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An Oklahoma musician with family ties to Seminole recently received his second Grammy Award during the ceremonies on February 2. Kitt Wakeley was recognized for his production work on the Grammy winning album, “Alkebulan II” by Matt B and featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Seminole County Today’s birthdays include Angela Armstrong, Kevin Bland, Austin Blythe, Jelisa Bruner, Bella Chambless, Kent Dowell, James Fowler, Marty George, Kaitlyn Hearrell, Linda Jones, Cynthia Mangum, Billy Norman, Kevin O’Guinn, Clara Owens, Tyler Powell, Jerry Scott, Taryn...

Today’s birthdays include Germaine Aldridge, Skylea Bowlegs, Frank Brewer, Cheri Christianson, Lloyd Clayton, Stacie Cotterman, Brenda Darr, Joe Eillis, Brent Factor, James George, Brandon Harjo, Paula Harjo, Winona Harjo, Erin Harris, Richard Hogan, Robert Jackson, Henson Lena, Markell Lena, Leona...

Monday-Friday- Heritage House Nutrition Center 210 College, Seminole. Now open for dine-in. -Tuesday - Seminole Public Schools JOM parent meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. at Seminole Middle School. Attend in person or by Zoom. Call (405) 382-5065 for more information.

A scaled-down version of the Seminole High School Band provided the musical backdrop at Thursday night’s basketball game against McCloud in the high school gym. The Chieftains will honor seniors this coming Monday evening during their game against Ada.

Congresswoman Stephanie Bice announced Wednesday that she has reintroduced the Stop China’s Continuous Purchase (CCP) of Land Act, legislation designed to safeguard American agricultural land from foreign adversaries.

Former Oklahoma District Attorney, Mike Fields, is joining forces with Law Enforcement, Business, Energy, and Victim Advocate Groups to launch a new coalition, the Oklahoma Public Safety Hero Project.

The Southwest Power Pool (SPP), the organization that manages the electric grid for the central United States including Oklahoma, has issued two advisories as a winter storm is expected to deliver bitterly cold weather next week.

Smoke billows from City Quake Accessories, located at 510 Boren Blvd. in Seminole, Thursday morning, Feb. 13. The building was reportedly a total loss. Multiple vehicles were parked on the lot at the time of the fire, but only one vehicle was inside the building.

Above, Denise North, designer at the Flower Box in Seminole, puts the finishing touches on a floral arrangement. Just in case you have forgotten, today is Valentine’s Day, so remember to get something special for your “special someone.” —Staff photo by Andy Wilson