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Today is the 123rd day of 2026 and the 45th day of spring. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1802, Washington, D.C., was incorporated as a city. In 1921, West Virginia approved the first state sales tax.

(The following is a list of reports from the Seminole County Clerk Dana Brown’s Office of those who tax liens or warrants have been issued against.) OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION Tylor C. Woodruff $1,353.12. Garret J. and Jalyn M. Harley - $648.53.

Miles Eugene Alford to BancFirst, mortgage covering lands in 27-6-7. Nicole Breeden to Cornerstone Home Lending, mortgage covering lands in 12-8-5. Citizens Bank of Edmond to Ruiz Property Management LLC, release of mortgage covering lands in Dixon Green Acres II.

Renee A. Baker to Stephanie Baker Jenkins and Karen Baker Lancon, quit claim mineral deed covering lands in 24-9-6. Johnny L. Barnes and Rita K. Barnes to J7R Barnes Revocable Trust, mineral deed covering lands in 25-105.

Matthew Aaron Jones, speeding, plea of not guilty, non jury trial set for May3 2026. Bridgette Blassingame, failure to obey official traffic control device, plea of no contest, $200. Larry Patton speeding plea of no contest, $136, failure to appear, plea of no contest, $116.

CIVIL SUITS Tinker Federal Credit Union v. Melissa N. Washington, indebtedness. Kara Tiger v. Estate of Zachariah Hale, damages. Frontier State Bank v. RCL Development of Seminole LLC, breach of contract. American Express National Bank v. Dennis Elliott, indebtedness.

Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) has announced that its Operation Round Up Board has awarded a total of $12,000 in scholarships to deserving students across the cooperative’s service area for 2026.

Six graduating seniors at East Central University have been selected as finalists for the George Nigh Award to be presented Friday, May 15, at the 7 p.m. spring commencement ceremony to be held at the Koi Ishto Football Stadium.