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The Anne Roberts People’s Choice Awards is named for OICA’s longest-serving executive director. As the name suggests, these awards come from the nominations and votes of child advocates. We had some tremendous nominations this year, and I wanted to share with you the finalists and encourage you to vote before 5 p.m. on Friday, July 30.
Read moreDrivers can expect the following I-40 lane closures in Pottawatomie and Seminole counties daily Tuesday through Thursday for lane striping:
Read moreGovernor Kevin Stitt has appointed Roger M. Beverage, Edmond, as a member of the OHFA Board of Trustees. His term will expire in May 2026.
Read moreThe United States is in an “unnecessary predicament” of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert said Sunday.
Read moreThe Seminole Ambulance Service stands to lose an estimated $60,000 per year in funding if voters approve a sales tax referendum next month, and a county commissioner is in part blaming Facebook posts for the cut.
Read moreAbove, The Long John Silvers/A&W restaurant on Wrangler Blvd has closed its doors, and the sign was removed earlier this week. LJS Spokesperson Grace Ricks confirmed there are no plans to reopen the Long John Silvers in Seminole. “Closing a restaurant is never an easy decision for our company,” Ricks stated. “We love our crews and the guests they welcome aboard. Long John Silvers has enjoyed serving this community and we hope to return to the area someday.” —Staff Photo by Bob Melton
Read moreThe Guess family made quite an impression at the recent Oklahoma Trucking Association’s (OTA) Championship, an annual contest of professional trucker skills. Father Richie won the championship in the 4-axle division, daughter Tiffany placed first in the step van division, and son Cory, who was competing for the first time, placed second in the step van division. All three work for UPS. They will be competing in the National Truck Driving Championship, a “virtual” online competition on July 31 – Richie and Tiffany as first place winners and Cory as an alternate, since he placed second.
Read moreThe City of Seminole would like to congratulate LaDonna Vanlandingham on her 20-year work anniversary with The City. Vanlandingham calls Seminole her hometown. She graduated from Seminole State College, and her two daughters graduated from Seminole High School and Seminole State College.
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