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The 5th Congressional District (which includes Seminole County) has received most of the attention locally and nationally after Gov. Kevin Stitt signed six redistricting bills on Monday approving the new maps for Oklahoma’s five congressional districts and one district map for the state House of Representatives.
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Crews have been installing conduit under the sidewalk on the east side of Main Street using the trenchless method as they continue with the project to replace the old light poles with new ones. Jared Dilbeck, foreground, uses a detector to follow and help the other crew members guide the PVC conduit as its being installed. Dilbeck explains that once the conduit is in place wiring for the new light poles will be pulled through the conduit. The plan is to complete the lighting on the east side so there will be lights when they start on the west side of Main Street. Dilbeck stated the project should pick up speed after Thanksgiving. —Staff Photo by Bob Melton
Read moreIf you love chocolate and a good parade, then you’re in for a treat early next month.
Read moreU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack Wednesday announced the Department has begun accepting applications for up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants to help people in rural areas get access to high-speed internet.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Employ- ment Security Commission (OESC) reports that unemployment claims declined for the week ending Nov. 13, with the continued claims’ four-week moving average declining for the 17th con- secutive week.
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Shopping for gifts for kids makes many shoppers nostalgic for their own childhoods. Few adults can forget the joy of finding the perfect gift under the tree on Christmas morning. Recreating that magic for a youngster can be as joyous for gift givers as it is for kids. That’s especially so when shoppers make it a point to give safe, age-appropriate gifts.
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY – Over the past few weeks, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) has been compiling the policy suggestions from our annual Fall Forum, held in October. More than 120 attendees assembled to offer ideas. Last week, our board of directors voted on the final version of the document that highlights the thoughts, wishes and suggestions on policy from the advocates.
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