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Valentine’s Day presents an opportunity to shower loved ones with special gifts, including treats. Dessert is a significant component of Valentine’s Day, as chocolates and cakes are given and consumed in abundance.

Today is the 31st day of 2023 and the 42nd day of winter. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1606, Guy Fawkes was executed for his role in the Gunpowder Plot in Britain. In 1958, Explorer 1 was launched, marking the first successful launch of an American satellite into orbit.

Bill Anderson Courtesy Writer Friday night was homecoming for the Seminole Chieftains as they hosted the Okemah Panthers. The Seminole Lady Chieftains had just come off of the Okemah tournament where the Lady Chieftains battled the # 11 Lady Panthers but could not pull out the victory.

Planning ahead can help make adverse situations more manageable. Such is the case when storms strike and the power goes out. Extended power outages may not be pleasant, but some proactive planning can make it easier to withstand blackouts. · Establish a local support network.

Wine enthusiasts insist that nothing can make a meal more flavorful than a good wine. A great pairing of wine and food can make for a memorable meal that people can savor long after the last dish has made its way into the dishwasher.

According to research, between 22% and 50% of people worldwide suffer from halitosis. Bad breath is an unpleasant affliction that can negatively affect self-esteem and our relationships. The bad news is that persistent bad breath can be a sign of more serious issues.

Seminole County voters will go to the polls in just over two weeks to cast their ballots in a limited number of Municipal and School Board races. In the City of Seminole, the mayor and one councilman from each of the four wards were up for election on February 14.

The landscape along Timmons Street in Seminole is changing, as an addition to the Betty L. Smith Early Childhood Center is underway. The new building, Phase Three of the BLS project, is a 6,742 sq. ft. cafeteria/multi-purpose room.

Blayne Norman may be new to the Hughes County District Attorney’s office, but the young, new Assistant District Attorney is no stranger to Hughes County. Norman’s roots run deep in the Holdenville and Wewoka area, going back three generations.

Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, has authored legislation to give municipalities more control over allowing marijuana grow operations within their city limits.