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TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1809, Mary Kies became the first woman to receive a U.S. patent, for a weaving technique. In 1821, exiled former French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte died in British custody on the island of Saint Helena.

The story I didn’t want to print. . .just yet. The community of Paul’s Valley captured our attention a few weeks ago with the story of a failed school shooting. Recently, The Oklahoman brought the story to our attention again.

From The Files of The Seminole Producer Seminole’s Spring Arts Festival Saturday was “bigger and better than ever before,” Festival Chairman Marty Wood said. Works by area artists were judged and ribbons and cash prizes awarded to the winners.

The Oklahoma Senate last week confirmed Gov. Kevin Stitt’s appointments to the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) Board of Regents. Haley Hope Frix of Muskogee was confirmed to serve an unexpired term ending June 10, 2033, succeeding Chuck Perry.

Oklahoma Baptist University will host two spring commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on campus Saturday, May 9, in the Recreation and Wellness Center.

Week 13 of session has carried a strong sense of momentum as we move into the month of May. At this point in the legislative process, the pace is steady, and the work is meaningful.

Branish Bowen taking a friend to lunch…Gary Carpitche warning everyone to watch out for deer…-Saturday-Seminole Masonic Lodge monthly breakfast7 – 10 a.m. Menu includes Blue and Gold sausage, biscuits and gravy, omelets made to order and choice of beverage.

Today’s birthdays include Julie Anderson, Trey Darr, Angela Doussett, David Goodman, Eric Hall, John Herrin III, Slade Honsinger, James Hoslinger, Dana Kelly, Bob Langdon, Faith Poulter, Dolphie Rounsaville, Buddy Scroggins, Kenneth Shaw, Brent Simmons, Sterling Tanyan, Barbara Wright, Maurine...

Unemployment was up in all but one Oklahoma county in February, according to the latest report from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC). Seminole County posted a jobless rate of six percent in February, up a full percentage point over the same time one year ago.

The Seminole State College Educational Foundation hosted its 31st Annual Spring Recognition Banquet on Thursday, April 30, in the Utterback Ballroom of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center.