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Publication of the state’s hunting and fishing rulebooks could be delayed after the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission on Monday tabled discussion of emergency turkey hunting rules meant aid dwindling populations.

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A proposal to increase fees at Maple Grove Cemetery is on the agenda of this evening’s regular meeting of the Seminole City Council. According to the meeting packet, the proposal was put on the agenda at the request of Public Works Director Bryant Baker.

Machinery was digging deep into North Main Street in Seminole Friday as part of a drainage repair project. A portion of Main between Walnut and Seminole remained closed Monday morning as the project continued. Motorists are urged to avoid the area or seek an alternate route.

In the wake of schools, community organizations and nonprofits having raced to provide free meals to children during the pandemic, the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) uncovered a record amount of fraud at child-feeding sites across the state. Over $1.

Oklahoma congresswoman Stephanie Bice told a House subcommittee hearing Monday she fully supported the “Oceanshot” plan for research of oceans, saying it could even save lives in her home state. Rep.

Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative CEO, Gary Highley, will be the guest speaker at the Seminole Chamber of Commerce monthly forum meeting on Thursday, June 10. The forum luncheon will be held from Noon to 1 p.m. in the Haney Center at Seminole State College.

The Seminole Fire Department recently bestowed high honors upon two of its employees. Collin Taylor (left) was recognized as “Fire Fighter of the Year” and Coty Davis was named “Medic of the Year.” Coworkers took part in the voting process to determine the winners. —Courtesy Photos

The Oklahoma Dental Association (ODA) is encouraging Oklahomans without insurance coverage to sign up for SoonerCare, saying the expanded Medicaid coverage will provide access to essential medical and dental care for individuals who previously could not afford coverage.

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has named Adam Cohen as interim president. An attorney, Cohen joined OMRF in 2002 and has served as the foundation’s chief legal officer since 2004.