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Birthdays Shane Batey, Sean Blackwell, David Bowman, Cleo Bradley, Sue Brotman, Jeana Casto, Lisa Choate, Deanna Clifton, Penny Dyer, Imogene Griffith, Joanna Harjo, Waylon Holtman Jr.

“A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read.” Mark Twain

The college football season is back, and everyone enjoys getting together for tailgating, but you won’t want to pass on these food safety tips. Oklahoma State University’s Robert M.

September 2, 1971 Slants Municipal Judge William C.

Today is the 245th day of 2021 and the 75th day of summer. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1666, the Great Fire of London began as a small fire in a bakeshop, ending three days later after destroying more than 13,000 buildings. In 1789, Congress created the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Assessments began on Wednesday, Sept. 1 that will ultimately enable the state to eliminate the waiting list for developmental disability home and community-based services. That’s according to Sen.

Effective Tuesday, all visits to Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) offices are by appointment only to protect the health and safety of the agency’s customers and workforce. If customers cannot be served online at OKDHSLive.org or OKBenefits.

By Bob Melton County Editor The Seminole Police Department successfully apprehended a suspect after joining a vehicle chase that originated in Hughes County and ended in Pottawatomie County. A Seminole Police Department incident report states that on Tuesday, Aug. 24 at approximately 9:14 p.m. Lt.

Above left, Richard Chase (pictured at right) and Robert Narcomey enjoy hamburgers Tuesday morning at Willis Quick Stop at the Maud Y. Chase received his burger at no charge after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, as part of the store’s effort to see increased vaccination numbers in Seminole County.

The Wewoka community is mourning the loss of a longtime public servant. Peggy Ellwanger, who served on the Wewoka City Council for several decades, passed away Sunday, Aug. 29 at the age of 83. Wewoka Mayor Paige Sherry reflected upon Ellwanger’s legacy of service to the City of Wewoka.