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Here is the latest information homeowners, property owners and local residents need to know as tornado recovery efforts continue in the community.
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Left, the Seminole Chemical building on North Harvey Road was virtually destroyed by the tornado that roared across the area last Wednesday night. The National Weather Service rated the twister an EF-2, which means it packed wind speeds of 111-135 miles per hour. Multiple homes and businesses were damaged, and hundreds of trees were broken or completely uprooted by the tornado. —Staff Photo by Bob Melton
Read moreThe following is a news release from Seminole Public Schools.
Read moreThe Senate has given final approval to Senate Bill 1367, which increases the penalties for those who purchase medical marijuana and then sell the product to non-cardholders. The measure now heads to the governor’s desk for his signature.
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Downtown business and property owners received a briefing on the tornado situation from city officials Monday morning at the Seminole Municipal Building. Much of the downtown district remains closed to traffic as cleanup operations and building inspections continue. —Courtesy Photo
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Monday announced $20 million in new grants for its Eviction Protection Grant Program, doubling the amount originally allocated for the launch of the program in November 2021. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma received a grant for $2.4 Million.
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Seminole High School junior Daylan Saxon has completed a week of service as a page for Sen. Zack Taylor, R-Seminole. Saxon served at the Capitol during the 13th week of session from May 2-5.
Read moreLegislation aimed at increasing the number of direct flights to Oklahoma has now been signed into law. Senate Bill 1461, by Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, creates the Oklahoma Air Service Development Grant Program (OASDGP), which will be administered by the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission (OAC).
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