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President Joe Biden Tuesday ordered 50 million barrels of oil released from America’s strategic reserve in an effort to lower rising energy costs, a move the president of the Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma called a “gimmick.”
Read moreThe Seminole County Sheriff’s Department held their annual food drive on Nov. 22.
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The Seminole County Sheriff’s Department is accepting donations for its annual “Shop With a Deputy Program.” Pictured l-r are Deputy Gary Brooks, Corrections Officer Tammy Brooks, Deputy Kenra Goodwin, Deputy Mike Windle and Deputy Edward Trent
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November students of the month were recognized on Wednesday, November 17th, by Seminole Rotary Club. Hannah Walker is the daughter of Brett and Ann Walker.
Read moreThis first semester at Seminole High School has been a fast paced race! We have felt like Roger Bannister chasing that first four minute mile in 1954. The beautiful thing about a race is that there is a finish line. Throughout the course of the race, individuals compete with their own body and mind. When we get tired, our mind tells our body that we have more to give and quitting is no option! After we have conquered the demon of doubt, we must continue the pursuit of that finish line. We have accomplished so much in this first semester and I am so proud of our students and our faculty! However, the finish line is still in front of us.
Read moreBoth the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization have identified people living with diabetes at increased risk of complications from coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 infection, also known as COVID-19.Type 2 diabetes does not cause an elevated risk of infection per se but a greater risk of complications and mortality that arise from COVID-19 infection. Cardiovascular disease, neuropathy, and organ dysfunction, including kidney and eye, all are common issues associated with Type 2 diabetes, and have been seen to be further exacerbated by COVID-19 infection. While doctors still do not have enough evidence to explain all of the ways the virus affects the body, reports from all over the world have identified connections between inflammation and blood coagulation abnormalities and dangerous outcomes from the virus. However, what many have not discussed is the possibility that quarantines, stay-at-home orders and remote working — necessary to prevent the spreading of the virus — may also present additional risk for those who already experience a sedentary lifestyle. A study by the National Institutes of Health shows that people who spend significant amounts of time not being active are subject to a 112 percent greater risk of potential complications, including Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome Coronavirus, and therefore, presents not only risks to those with Type 2 diabetes, but to those already at risk for Type 2 diabetes.
Read moreAn Owasso man who fraudulently applied for Paycheck Protection Program loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was convicted Thursday by a federal jury.
Read moreFour Oklahoma State University researchers have been named on the annual Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list from Clarivate.
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