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Seminole State College Board of Regents Chair Marci Donaho delivers the keynote address at the college’s commencement ceremony Friday, May 8. Donaho will complete her term on the Board of Regents on June 30, concluding her service as the longest-serving regent in the College’s history.

Seminole State College students completing degree requirements at the end of the 2026 spring and summer semesters, along with 2025 fall graduates, participated in the College’s 93rd Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 8. The graduation ceremony was held at 10 a.m.

The Data Center Consumer Ratepayer Protection Act is now headed to the governor’s desk. I was proud to serve as the Senate author of this bipartisan legislation, which passed both chambers unanimously.

As we close out the Second Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature, the House officially adopted a resolution to Sine Die on Thursday, May 14. We adjourned to the call of the chair on May 7 after completing action on all remaining legislation before the constitutional deadline.

Senate Bill 1427 ensuring parents have access to Type 1 diabetes (T1D) screening for their children has become law. Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, and Rep. T.J. Marti, R-Broken Arrow, are the principal authors of the measure, which gives parents the option of having their children tested.

Area citizens who have completed Class XXIII of the Seminole Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Seminole program will be recognized as part of the monthly forum on Thursday, May 14. The luncheon meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in the Haney Center at Seminole State College.

Seminole State College has announced a new scholarship initiative that will allow eligible concurrent students in the college’s five-county service area to attend SSC at no cost for fees and books, beginning in fall 2026.

Runners pass the relay baton in Wilson Elementary’s annual “Little Olympics” held Thursday morning at the Bridge. Students participated in a variety of events including races, throwing contests and more. —Staff Photo by Bill Anderson

the perfect Peony… Seminole FFA Banquet 6 p.m. in the SHS Commons Area - Monday-Friday- Heritage House Nutrition Center 210 College, Seminole. Now open for dine-in. -Monday- Seminole City Council meeting 7 p.m.

Today’s birthdays include Taylor Adams, George Day, Ronnie Everhart, John Green, Sharon Griffith, Leona Harmon, Ethel Hinex, Eden Keefer, Jay Lewis, John Nogalski, Whitley O’Connor, Billie Odor, Alyssa Tarver, Don Thomas, Joshua Underwood & Jesse Vantassel.