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Above, The Seminole Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Boren Boulevard early Tuesday morning. Chief Fielding Lucas said they received a call at approximately 3:15 a.m. that the unoccupied house was on fire. They were able to contain the blaze, although there was some damage to the siding on a neighboring home due to the heat. The cause of the blaze is currently under investigation. —Staff Photo by Bob Melton
Read morePursuing a higher education will soon be more affordable for members of the Oklahoma National Guard following the signing of two bills by Gov. Kevin Stitt. Sen. Kim David, R-Porter, and Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, authored Senate Bills 1416 and 1418 to honor the service and sacrifice of these Oklahoma heroes while improving recruitment and retention in the guard.
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A local auctioneer and Seminole County employee is running for County Commissioner, His submitted announcement appears in its entirety below.
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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn met with the Seminole community on Tuesday to officially announce the obligation of funds for the City’s wastewater treatment plant. Corn stated that, although the community leaders were already aware of the financial assistance, the Tuesday event at the Reynolds Wellness Center was the official announcement of the project.
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Right, Strother juniors and seniors traveled to Claremore last week to tour Rogers State University. Students were surprised upon their arrival to find their tour guide as Strother Alumni, Luke Sapp. Students toured the main buildings on campus, viewed the freshmen dorm rooms, and ate on campus in Chapman. Rogers State is a 4-year university with a large variety of major options from nursing to environmental science to esports. Pictured l to r: Grant Martin, Hunter Clayton, Gabe Fiegener, Greg Glass, Shawn Ruff, Hailey Sims, Brayden Dunaway, Clayton Posey, KK Harjo, Shelby Johnson, Marissa Underwood, Hunter Smith, Victoria Williamson, Ashton Guinn, Osceola Little, Clayton Goforth, and Phoenix Parish.
Read moreThe Senate approved a trio of bills Monday honoring the service and sacrifice of Oklahoma’s military and their families. Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee chair Frank Simpson, R-Springer, authored the bills to ensure veterans are provided a proper burial and to help Oklahoma’s heroes save money in various areas.
Read moreThe Seminole Park Board special meeting on Wednesday, April 27, at 12:00 p.m. in the north conference room at City Hall.
Read moreOklahoma moved up three places to rank second in the country for Pre-K access for 4-year-olds, according to a report released today by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER).
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