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For the first time in 60 years, Seminole County had a team competing at a National 4-H competition. They recently traveled to Louisville, Kentucky, where they competed in Quiz-Bowl against other 4-H teams. They won 5th place. Pictured l-r: Ella Allen, Elisa Allen, Courtney Thomas, Colton Stinnett and Payton Irick. —Courtesy Photo
Read moreA strong holiday shopping season helped push Gross Receipts to the Treasury to record highs for December and the calendar year, Oklahoma State Treasurer Randy McDaniel announced Thursday.
Read moreThe Seminole County Health Department announced they will be offering extended hours for COVID-19 testing in addition to regularly scheduled clinic hours.
Read moreAs school districts around the state continue struggling to fill teaching positions, Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, has filed legislation to help adjunct and highly-qualified substitute teachers fill the void. Senate Bill 1119 would remove the 270-hour limitation adjunct teachers may teach per semester in a classroom. SB 1144 would allow substitute teachers with a valid, lapsed, or expired certificate or a bachelor’s degree to work as many days as needed.
Read moreLia Tepker-McHughes started with the Office of Management and Enterprise Services as an intern 14 years ago. Leadership recognized her talent through the years, and she was continually promoted, eventually becoming the OMES chief financial officer.
Read moreSen. George Burns has introduced legislation for schools offering elective courses on Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament to utilize the source that influenced the work of America’s Founding Fathers—the King James Bible. He’s filed Senate Bill 1161 to ensure that version is used for the courses and is available in school libraries.
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