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Today is the 36th day of 2021 and the 47th day of winter. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1917, Congress overrode President Woodrow Wilson’s veto in passing the Immigration Act of 1917, banning persons from an “Asiatic Barred Zone” from entering the country.

Just when winter thaws out and people are anxious to enjoy the blooming flowers and luscious lawns of spring, pesky pests can appear and impact comfort levels and safety. Many pests resume their levels of activity as spring draws closer and temperatures warm up.

Fences can improve functionality of a yard and provide extra security and privacy. Some fences are decorative while others are functional. Families with children and/or companion animals also may find fencing is a necessity to keep everyone safe and corralled.

The birth of a child is a momentous occasion in the lives of parents. First-time parents may be especially moved upon seeing the birth of their child, having never before witnessed something so profound.

Technology advances at such a rapid pace that it can be hard for consumers to keep up.

Two Seminole State College employees were honored at the 53rd annual Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Conference, held virtually this year on Jan. 29.

Induction ceremonies were held Tuesday evening for the Seminole Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). The NHS elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.

Calling President Joe Biden’s cancellation of the Keystone Pipeline project “an assault on American energy,” a congressman from Oklahoma says he has introduced a bill to prevent such actions in the future. U.S.

Felony charges have been filed against a man who allegedly led police on a high-speed chase that spanned two counties. Lee Charles Ruston, 25, of Ada was arrested last week following a pursuit that began on Highway 377 in Seminole and ended on Interstate 40 near the Shawnee Mall.

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