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U.S. Representative Stepanie Bice, whose congressional district includes Seminole County, says she is withholding her paycheck as the federal government shutdown persists.
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Northwood Elementary School in Seminole released the results of the school’s annual science fair. Clockwise from upper left: Noah Killian, a sixth-grade student in Mrs. Hankal’s class, won the Best of Physical Science award and was the 6th Grade Champion. He was also Northwood’s Overall Grand Champion for 2025. Rylan Groves, a student in Mrs. Fletcher’s class, was awarded 6th Grade Best of Earth/Space Science. Harper Black, in Mrs. Dodson’s class, won the 6th Grade Best of Life Science award. See page two of today’s edition for additional results. Northwood is home to students in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades. (Photos provided by Northwood Elementary)
Read moreThe City of Wewoka has been awarded a $120,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program (CHP) to fund an additional police officer position for the next three years. The official notice of award was received on Oct. 10.
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is infusing $300 million into a key federal nutrition program to keep it running through October, while a government shutdown continues without an apparent end point.
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DEAR ABBY: Eight years ago, I split from my fiance of 30 years, “Anthony,” when he accused me of cheating, which I was absolutely not doing. Throughout the entire relationship, he hurt and belittled me. He is insecure and always suspicious. However, he remains attached to my family through my daughter and grandsons, which I am not happy about.
Read moreSTILLWATER – The Oklahoma State Softball team beat USAO, 9-0, in a fall scrimmage Tuesday night at Cowgirl Stadium.
Read moreWith the federal government “shutdown” of services continuing, one likely outcome will be that Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, subsidies will end or be reduced.
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