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This week, the Associated Press reports that about 1.3 million people in France made vaccine appointments in one day following new government mandates.

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The Seminole Utilities Authority is seeking a $20 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to replace the city’s decadesold wastewater treatment plant, and a city official said the application is on a “fast track” for approval.

Taylor Quinality, Lexie Rodriguez, Kaysna Houck and Audrina Fixico put the icing on cupcakes Wednesday morning during “Camp I Can,” Seminole Public Schools’ Summer Program. The camp, which was developed for all SPS students, will run through next Thursday. —Staff Photo by Grace Adams

State Senator Kim David (R-Porter) announced Wednesday that she is a candidate for Oklahoma Corporation Commission. “For the past decade, I’ve fought to ensure Oklahomans have reliable, affordable energy and strong infrastructure,” David said.

The Sac and Fox Nation announces a ceremonious event to begin at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21 with the posting of colors at the Veteran’s Memorial just North of the Sac and Fox Nation Jim Thorpe Park.

The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is blamed for a dramatic rise in new cases in Oklahoma, according to Dr. David Kendrick with the Healthier Oklahoma Coalition.

The Seminole State College Media Relations Department received special recognition during the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association’s annual awards banquet on Sunday, July 11.

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July 15,1971 Slants Jean Jacobus helping out a reporter with some needed information…Ken Murnan making a trip to the post office, but forgetting to mail his letter…Frank Seay sharing his acorn squash crop with a neighbor… Many people commenting on the historical displays in merchants’ windows...