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The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 had a dramatic effect on the global economy. Businesses were shuttered seemingly overnight as public health organizations across the globe embraced social distancing as a means to preventing the spread of the potentially deadly virus.

The efforts of the United States Postal Service often go unnoticed. Though many professionals can stay home during adverse weather events like blizzards, postal workers report to work every day.

DEAR ABBY: I recently moved back to my hometown after being away for six years. My family is great, and we all get along. The problem is my sisters. There are three of us (all in our 40s) and a younger brother who lives out of town.

The full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the business sector won't be known for years to come, though a recent survey indicates that a drop in post-pandemic productivity is not something many businesses expect.

FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021 Today is the 190th day of 2021 and the 20th day of summer. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1850, President Zachary Taylor died in office of a stomach-related illness at the age of 65.

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) reports small increases in both initial and continued claims, with the initial claims’ four-week moving average declining and the continued claims’ four-week moving average increasing.

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“There are two sides to every story, truth and facts are important.” Dick Kay

A felony charge of Larceny of a Vehicle has been filed against Wewoka resident James Erwin Perry, 30, in connection to an alleged theft.

A crew braves temperatures in the 90s to pour concrete for new sidewalks at the corner of Oak and Milt Phillips Wednesday afternoon. New walkways are being installed throughout the Seminole area, including along Broadway from Jefferson to Eighth Street. —Staff Photo by Grace Adams