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Today’s small business owners face unique challenges that businesspeople of yesteryear never had to confront.

The recruiting strategist ERE Recruiting Intelligence estimates that 250 résumés are submitted for each corporate job opening, and the first submission occurs within 200 seconds after a position is posted. In such an environment, procrastination can be costly.

Soft, spongy lawns may be indicative of various problems underfoot that occur relatively sight unseen. Barring a septic system backup or considerable flooding, insects or animals may be to blame. In many areas, burrowing wildlife can wreak havoc on landscapes.

Energy bills tend to be high in summertime, when many people crank up their air conditioners in an attempt to combat the heat. For some households, higher energy bills might be stretching their budgets, while others might be looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprints.

A fatality collision between an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and a pickup truck occurred late Friday night in Seminole County.

Information has surfaced that the March 12 speaker for the Seminole Chamber of Commerce monthly forum luncheon has tested positive for COVID-19. The speaker’s doctor has said he contracted the virus after the forum, at an event two days later.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister announced today that she will propose a Continuous Learning Plan to the State Board of Education this week to complete the school year for Oklahoma students without reopening school buildings during the global pandemic.

The City of Seminole is taking precautionary measures due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and closing Sportsman Lake to the public until further notice. For questions or concerns, contact the Park Ranger at (405) 788-6745.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has issued the following situation update about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Oklahoma: As of this advisory, there are 81 positive cases of COVID-19 and two deaths in Oklahoma.

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