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Oklahoma’s Kevin Stitt is arguing governors — like him — should play a role in helping the Trump administration decide when and how to shut off the flow of money into states’ budgets.
Read moreWe hit our first big legislative deadline this past week, the fifth of the 2025 session. March 6 marked the last day for Senate committees to consider bills filed in this chamber. While we’ve already begun hearing bills on the floor that cleared this first hurdle, now our attention focuses on the remaining bills ready for floor votes. I’m happy to report that we approved many measures that will have positive impacts on areas like mental health access and public education.
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This March, the Seminole Nation Museum is launching a series of Creative Aging events designed to bring high-quality arts programming to seniors in Wewoka and Seminole County. The project, called Artful Living, aims to provide meaningful artistic experiences that support cognitive health and overall well-being for older adults. The program will feature two key workshops: a jute basket weaving class led by Seminole artist Jake Tiger and an acrylic painting series with Seminole State College art professor Lynette Ashley.
Read moreFBC Women on Mission met Thursday, Feb. 27 in the Church’s Fellowship Hall. Those present were Leslie Scott, Linda Evans, Phyllis Williamson, Maria Benton and Kathy Smith.
Read moreThe Boomer Seminole Duplicate Bridge group met Tuesday, March 4th. There were two and onehalf tables in play. The winners were: First Place-Judy Atyia and Jan Carrell, Seminole.
Read moreA number of factors can affect how well a garden or lawn takes root. Watering is a key element of any landscape care strategy, and one that homeowners should educate themselves about if they want to maintain a lush, healthy lawn throughout spring and summer.
Read moreOral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers affect the mouth and throat. Estimates from the American Cancer Society predict around 59,660 new cases of oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer and about 12,770 deaths. The Ontario Dental Association says around 5,400 Canadians will be diagnosed with oral cancers and 1,500 will die from them. No one can make themselves immune to cancer. However, recognition that certain lifestyle habits can increase a person's risk for oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers may help them avoid behaviors that could increase their chances of being diagnosed with the disease.
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