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Members of the Oklahoma American Legion association offer a salute during a ceremony held for the American Legion Riders on July 10. 

Early Sunday morning, it was announced that incumbent Chief Greg P. Chilcoat had been defeated by Lewis J. Johnson as a result of the Seminole Nation’s July 10 election. The newly elected Chief Johnson expressed his thanks to his supporters for the win on Monday morning.

The Seminole Arts Council hosted their first “Art Walk and BBQ Cook-off” on Friday and Saturday, July 9 -10. This event included plenty of artwork on display as well as a BBQ contest and other vendors. The Council plans to host the Art Walk on the second Saturday of each month, weather permitting.

Rep. Jay Steagall, R-Yukon, Chair of the House State’s Rights Committee, today sent a letter in response to comments made this week by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki concerning the Biden Administration’s plan to get more Americans vaccinated, including through a door-to-door outreach program.

Happy couples experience various changes after tying the knot. One of those changes concerns couples’ finances. Even couples who have plenty of money may have disagreements about their finances.

July 13, 1971 Slants Peggy Schroeder volunteering for many chores… Theta Landrith providing a good supply of scrap lumber for Cub Scouts use…Carolee Merrill watching the little league baseball playoffs…City Police Lieutenant Bill Snell helping a reporter get information on an important news...

Chickasaw Lighthorse police officer Brian Anderson was recently honored for his community service by being named a recipient of 97.7 KICM radio’s First Responder Award. Officer Anderson’s wife, Lisa, secretly nominated him. “It was a surprise to me,” Officer Anderson said.

The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Kellyville, Okla., July 16-17, at the Creek County Fairgrounds. The two-day event, featuring 120 wild horses and burros, will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 16. Adoptions will be held from noon-6 p.m.

Italians have crafted many delicious foods, helping to popularize pizza and various pasta and seafood dishes. Italians also are no strangers to dessert, as anyone who enjoys cannoli can attest.

Beef councils from Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska hosted a select group of 17 registered dietitians from 12 states for a virtual Nutrition Adventure 2021.