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Four abandoned structures in Konawa have gone up in flames over the past two weeks, and authorities say they all may have been started intentionally. “They are all being investigated as suspicious fires,” said Fire Chief Tim Coffey.

A K-9 officer will soon be on the Seminole Police Department’s roster and the Fire Department will be adding a new ambulance to its fleet in the near future. The Seminole City Council on Tuesday approved the purchase of a “dual purpose” police K-9 and a new Type II ambulance.

The coffers at both Seminole City Hall and the county seat saw a slight decrease from this time last year with the April sales tax distribution from the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC). According to the OTC, the city received $454,483.

The Southern National Holstein and Jersey Show is an annual dairy show and sale held in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It has a 5-day agenda, from exhibitor meetings to judging contests, junior and open shows, to the annual Oklahoma Holstein sale.

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Even experts can be fooled when hunting wild mushrooms. My legs are tired, but I am content, because I have been to the woods and gathered the first of this season’s elusive morels. Molly, my Jack Russell terrier, always accompanies me.

Fertilize There is no magic formula governing when to fertilize a lawn. The type of grass and how well-established a lawn is must be considered. Experts suggest having the soil tested to determine its pH levels and if any nutrients are lacking.

Don’t throw away the grease leftover from cooking burgers, steaks, meatloaf or bacon! You can use it to make homemade suet blocks for your chickens or the wild birds. They will love it and during the winter, they really can use the energy that the fat provides.

A trip to the produce aisle at a local grocery store can unveil a host of healthy additions to anyone’s diet. Such a jaunt also can raise eyebrows, as produce, particularly organic fruits and vegetables, can be very expensive.

The February winter storm that gripped Oklahoma led to huge spikes in energy costs for Oklahoma ratepayers. The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday advanced measures aimed at helping ratepayers manage the significant financial burden stemming from those increased energy costs.