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1. Did you know it’s illegal to feed pigeons on the sidewalks and streets in San Francisco? Sure, a sprinkle of breadcrumbs to feed hungry birds may seem harmless but in the popular Californian city, you could get into trouble.

DEAR ABBY: I am a mother of four (soon to be five) young children. It is exhausting. My husband helps as much as he can, but sometimes we both need a break. My parents offer to watch the kids. The problem is, my parents and I have opposite political and world views.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 Today is the 239th day of 2020 and the 69th day of summer. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1859, the first successful oil well in the United States was drilled by Edwin L. Drake near Titusville, Pennsylvania.

An Oklahoma man was arrested on Aug. 19 for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, which disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes related to the presidential election.

The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma encourages all Oklahomans to take part in Hunger Action Month this September. During the month, people are encouraged to stand together with their local food banks to help fight hunger.

The Federal Communications Commission this week approved an initial set of 62 applications for funding commitments totaling $41.98 million for Round 2 of its COVID-19 Telehealth Program.

Due to an unforeseen medical issue, Kurt Russell is not able to attend the 60th Western Heritage Awards on September 17-18 as previously planned.

Birthdays Melvin Anderson, Nathaniel Bunner, Janet Casselman, Brandon Caylor, Heather Clay, Joe Craft, Atlanta Crawford, Lynette Cruce, Danny Fisher, Pam Fletcher, Salatelo Gordon II, Brittany Green, Jerena Guess, Melody Guinn, Geraldine Harjo, Tammi Harjo, Rebecca Heard, David Horton, William...

A lewd and rude joke ended with serious felony charges for a Seminole man.

Progress continues on the new bridge over Wewoka Creek on Highway 270 at the New Lima turn off. The highway will eventually be four-lane for most of the stretch between Seminole and Wewoka, beginning just east of Harvey Road and continuing to the 270 bypass. —Staff Photo by Bill Anderson