DATES TO REMEMBER
September 8th
Baseball and Softball
Picture Day
September 13th - 14th
Parent-Teacher
Conferences
September 25th
Whippet Run for Fun
Fundraiser
News
Local Murder Case Part of State’s McGirt Challenge
The case of a man found guilty of murdering two Seminole County people in 2015 is among those included in the State of Oklahoma’s fight to have a controversial Supreme Court ruling reversed or limited in scope.
Special Visitor
Above, Governor Stitt visited the Academy of Seminole last week and heard a number of encouraging stories from students. Stitt was accompanied by Secretary of Education Ryan Walters and Senator Zack Taylor. —Courtesy Photo
Governor Stitt Hears From TAOS Students During Classroom Visit
Governor Kevin Stitt, joined by Secretary of Education Ryan Walters and Senator Zack Taylor, visited The Academy of Seminole (TAOS) this past week.
Local Projects, Sewer Plant Tax to be Featured at Forum
Updates on two major community construction projects and information about the extension of a City sales tax will be the topics of discussion at the September Chamber Form on Thursday, September 9.
Seminole County Today
Birthdays
Sundays: Nicole Bruner, Ray Burkhart, Jim Cole, Dr. Roy Crane, Sarah Gain, Betty Gaines, Audie George, Guy Hutchison, Marguerie Jones, Kristy Lee, John Lemmings, Kayla Lemmings, James O’Brien, Paris O’Connor, Susan Parker, Joshua Roberts, Frank Seay, Gabriel Wind & Pamela Yargee.
Town of Cromwell’s Longtime Mayor Rosalee Marshall Retires
Rosalee Marshall began her career as Mayor of the Town of Cromwell rather unexpectedly. Back in early 2008, the then clerk and chief of police suddenly left town and the mayor had no board members left.
Years of Service
Above, Cromwell Mayor Rosalee Marshall was presented with a plaque of appreciation at the town’s August 2 meeting. Marshall was appointed to serve as the town’s mayor in 2008 and recently tendered her resignation. —Courtesy Photo
Impact of Grow Houses on Rural Water Systems Examined
An Oklahoma House of Representatives interim study discussed rising concerns regarding the growth of medical marijuana production.
Oklahoma History Center to Host Mayan Art Exhibit And Guatemalan Cultural Celebration
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the Oklahoma History Center (OHC) will host a Mayan Art Exhibit featuring original art from four Mayan artists September 14–18. The exhibit will culminate with a Guatemalan Cultural Celebration beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 18.