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Above, SSC Board of Regents 2020-2021 Chair Curtis Morgan (right) passes the gavel to incoming Chair Ray McQuiston. The regents held their monthly meeting on Thursday, July 15 at the SSC campus. 

The Seminole State College Board of Regents held an election of officers and approved the hire of a new Vice President for Fiscal at their meeting on July 15. To open the meeting, Oklahoma State Senator Shane Jett administered the oath of office for Regent Ryan Franklin.

On Tuesday evening, July 13, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt hosted a “McGirt Victims Impact Forum” that included a panel of district attorneys and law enforcement representatives from across the state. Last year the Supreme Court announced their 5-4 decision in the McGirt v. Oklahoma case.

Rep. Danny Williams (R-Seminole) is among a group of Republican House members asking Governor Stitt to step in and stop health care facilities from requiring workers to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Medical systems across the state have set deadlines for their workers to be vaccinated.

The person pictured above is suspected of using a fraudulent credit card at the Willis Quick Stop located at the Maud Y on June 28. Anyone with information is asked to call the Seminole County Sheriff’s Department at (405) 257-5445.

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Unlike 150 years ago when most families lived an agrarian lifestyle, today fewer than two percent of the U.S. population resides on a farm or ranch.1 These changing demographics have resulted in a large gap between where food is produced and where it is consumed.

July 18,1971 Slants “Harris for President” car bumper strips already appearing in the city…Keith Waddell needing to make a visit to the library…Joyce Branscum being generous with flowers from her garden…Beatrice Williams having a nice vacation…Mrs. Gene Price’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. T.E.

Ever used a dull steak knife and had to hack and tear your way thru that rib eye? Ever tried to use a pair of scissors that lost its sharp edge a long time ago? Ineffective at best and can actually damage what you are trying to do.

Seminole State College will host Reach Higher Reconnect Week July 19-July 22 on campus. The event features giveaways, extended enrollment hours and informational tables set up to help prospective students with the admissions process.