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Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby on Monday announced his retirement following nearly 40 years as Governor of the Chickasaw Nation and more than 50 years serving the tribe.

Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) announced Monday that more than $2.6 million was directed to schools across the region in 2025, including over $506,000 in Seminole County. “Education remains a cornerstone of community growth and opportunity,” said Josh Holt, CEO of CVEC.

(Editor’s note: This is part three of a series that examines the June 16 elections in Oklahoma, which include primaries for state and federal offices, a referendum to raise the state’s minimum wage and three Seminole County Commissioner races.

Rep. Collin Duel, R-Guthrie, and Sens.

TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 Today is the 160th day of 2026 and the 82nd day of spring. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1790, John Barry’s “The Philadelphia Spelling Book” became the first copyrighted work in the United States.

DEAR ABBY: I recently hosted a family gathering that included my adult cousin and his wife, who live locally, and my son, daughter- in-law and their son, who traveled from Georgia to Pennsylvania to visit.

From The Files of The Seminole Producer Travelers expecting to “growl” about being tired and having a long way to go better not stop at Addington’s One Stop at the crossroads of S.H. 99 and 1-40 because something is liable to “growl” back.

Governor Kevin Stitt today on Friday announced the appointment of Josh Anderson as Interim Commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

The Wewoka City Council and its related authorities will convene for regular monthly meetings this evening, June 9 at 6 p.m. at Wewoka City Hall.

The Seminole High School Alumni Association has announced the recipients of its 2026 Alumni Scholarships.