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50 Years Ago

A burning replica of the American flag brought to a close Seminole’s two-day Bicentennial extravaganza Sunday sending chills up the spines of the almost 5,000 spectators and instilling in them the feeling of the 200 years of freedom the celebration represented.

The Ukrainian Miner (Minister Bill Whaley)

Years ago, there was news of an explosion in the Barakova coal mine in Ukraine. That brought Alexander to memory. He made an impression on the campaigners in Makeevka. As Steve Hale preached about the love of Jesus, Alexander rose and shouted him down.

City Crews Rally to Reopen Splashpad After Vandalism

An apparent act of vandalism resulted in significant damage to the Seminole Splashpad, but crews were able to get the cooldown spot back up and running quickly. City Manager Steve Saxon reported that the incident occurred between midnight and 6 a.m. on Thursday, July 2.
Pictured is the Splashpad located in the Seminole Municipal Park. The water attraction was struck by vandalism early some time Thursday morning, but city crews rallied to get it back open quickly. The splashpad was already scheduled to be closed all day Saturday, July 4 so the fireworks display could be set up. (Staff photo by Andy Wilson)

Memorable Events From July 1916

July is a much anticipated month in North America, where Americans and Canadians alike celebrate their countries’ independence. But July is a month with a rich history across the globe. The following are some of the memorable events that took place during the month of July in 1916.
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