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Today is the 216th day of 2021 and the 46th day of summer. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1914, Germany invaded Belgium, prompting Great Britain to declare war on Germany. In 1944, the Gestapo arrested diarist Anne Frank and the other inhabitants of the “Secret Annex” in Amsterdam.

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State Senator Zack Taylor (R-Seminole) has stated his opposition to a social media post from the Oklahoma Republican Party that compares COVID-19 vaccine mandates to the Holocaust.

Above, Sterlin Harjo, co-creator of the series “Reservation Dogs” speaks at a premier event Sunday night at the Riverside Casino in Tulsa. Harjo grew up in Holdenville but, as a Creek-Seminole, has close ties to Seminole County. The series is slated to premiere August 9 on FX on Hulu.

The City of Seminole has announced plans for the 2022 Youth Council. Applications are due August 27 and the first meeting is slated for Sept. 14. “Youth Council is one of my favorite groups to lead,” said Public Information Officer Briana Wymore.

A group of longtime friends and fellow automobile enthusiasts came from as far away as Florida to help celebrate the 99th birthday of one of their own.

The Konawa Gospel Singing will return to Veteran’s Park for a 57 th run beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7.

House Republicans have planned a total of 17 interim studies focusing on various aspects of K-12 and higher education.

Back to school is an exciting time filled with new school supplies, including a new lunch box. But a good lunch can easily go bad if not properly packed.

Traffic is every driver’s nemesis. Even when vehicles are moving along at a steady pace, a slowdown can occur seemingly out of nowhere. Traffic can turn an enjoyable trip into one overcome by frustration.