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The September press release from the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) shows the City of Seminole, which has a 0.04 percent sales tax, saw a drop in tax revenue for the month of September compared to last month, but was up from last year. Use Tax was also down for the month but up for the year.
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Children’s Museum to Host Retirement Gala For Longtime Executive Director Marci Donaho
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Norman’s Emergency Communications Center is a critical member of the public safety community. Some may not think about it until an emergency happens, but these dedicated professionals are a vital component in the fight against everyday crime, responding to natural disasters, and dealing with medical emergencies.
Read moreA Seminole businessman and two-time mayoral candidate has been arrested on a felony complaint.
Read moreWild turkey genetics is among the focus areas in a planned 4.5-year study launched at the beginning of 2022 by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit to address wild turkey population dynamics and brood survival. Genetics Study: All tissue samples collected during 2022 have undergone the DNA extraction process at least once. Some samples were re-extracted to obtain good concentrations of DNA. All samples will soon be ready for further analysis. Southwestern Study Area: Researcher Cody Griffin was interviewed on the Today in Ag radio show on KECO 96.5FM in Elk City. He discussed current issues facing wild turkeys in the area and field logistics. He also pursued new leads on private landowners who might allow access to their properties for turkey research.
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Dear Rusty: If I file at age 63 what percentage does my wife receive if I die? Does this percentage change if I wait to file closer to my full retirement age? And what does my wife receive if I die before I file for my benefits? Signed: Planning Ahead Dear Planning: When you file for your own Social Security benefit will affect the survivor benefit your wife is entitled to as your widow. If you claim at age 63, her benefit as your widow will be based on your age 63 amount. If you wait longer to claim your own Social Security, your own benefit will be higher and so will your wife’s entitlement as your survivor. In other words, your wife’s benefit as your widow will be based on the amount you are receiving when you die, and the longer you wait to claim your own Social Security, the higher your wife’s survivor entitlement will be.
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