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The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits (OKCNP) has announced the six honorees for its annual Visions Awards. The awards ceremony and accompanying dinner will be held at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum on Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2022. The Visions awards recognize individuals in the Oklahoma nonprofit sector who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, work and integrity.
Read moreCigar consumption has been increasing in the U.S. since the 1990s. Dr. Amanda Kong, Assistant Professor in the department of Family and Preventive Medicine and faculty at the TSET Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC), was a contributing researcher in a recently released report “Premium Cigars: Patterns of Use, Marketing and Health Effects.”
Read moreA measure to name the Seminole Post Office after a local soldier who lost his life in Afghanistan is being considered on Capitol Hill.
Read moreAbove, The Seminole Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Boren Boulevard early Tuesday morning. Chief Fielding Lucas said they received a call at approximately 3:15 a.m. that the unoccupied house was on fire. They were able to contain the blaze, although there was some damage to the siding on a neighboring home due to the heat. The cause of the blaze is currently under investigation. —Staff Photo by Bob Melton
Read morePursuing a higher education will soon be more affordable for members of the Oklahoma National Guard following the signing of two bills by Gov. Kevin Stitt. Sen. Kim David, R-Porter, and Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, authored Senate Bills 1416 and 1418 to honor the service and sacrifice of these Oklahoma heroes while improving recruitment and retention in the guard.
Read moreA local auctioneer and Seminole County employee is running for County Commissioner, His submitted announcement appears in its entirety below.
Read moreUnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn met with the Seminole community on Tuesday to officially announce the obligation of funds for the City’s wastewater treatment plant. Corn stated that, although the community leaders were already aware of the financial assistance, the Tuesday event at the Reynolds Wellness Center was the official announcement of the project.
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