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Shortly before noon on Saturday, April 23, most of the world learned that legendary artist, Seminole Chief, Oklahoma legislator, preacher, and teacher Enoch Kelly Haney passed away at the age of 81.
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Members of the Seminole State College Educational Foundation Board of Trustees cooked hot dogs, brats and hot links for SSC faculty and staff Friday at an Employee Appreciation Earth Day Cookout. Trustees (pictured l-r): Jim Hardin, David Wilson, Chris Moore, Mark Schell and Lance Wortham grilled at the campus’ Roesler Park while employees ate and visited under the Smart Pavilion. Over 90 employees participated in the event. —Courtesy Photo
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A veteran of the U.S. Army and furniture maker who makes his home in Seminole County has his sights set on the Oklahoma Senate.
Read moreStarting with the 2023 school year, Oklahoma students will have access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline literally at their fingertips thanks to legislation recently signed into law. Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, authored Senate Bill 1307 to help address the high suicide rate of Oklahoma’s children and young adults by ensuring the phone number is printed on all public and private school student identification cards.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department has canceled the lease concession agreement with Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen due to suspected fraudulent activity and questionable business practices.
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Strother FFA recently attended a Career Development Event at Eastern Oklahoma State College. Members include Travis Woolsey, Joseph Mason, William Moore, Beau Willis, Braden Dunaway, Kaden Williams, Hunter Smith, Brayden Anson, Braden Dunaway, Jessica Sneed, Maddie Douthit, Hailey Sims and Aubrey Glass. All placed in the top 25 individually out of 56 kids. —Courtesy Photo
Read moreState Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister has requested a formal binding opinion from the state Attorney General in the wake of questions surrounding the restroom policy at Stillwater Public Schools. That district’s school board has asked for clear legal guidance from the State of Oklahoma on whether the district may continue allowing transgender individuals to use the school restroom that corresponds to their gender identity.
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Above, Members of the Seminole State College Business Office staff (pictured left to right) Bobbie Sampley, Hannah Odum, Jessica Johnson and Shirlene Davidson enjoyed Friday’s Employee Appreciation event sponsored by the SSC Educational Foundation. —Courtesy Photo
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