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Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 12:00am

Oklahoma has a long way to go to reach one of its major educational targets. The goal is to be ranked in the top 20 states on the National Assessment

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 12:00am

The arrival of a baby is an exciting time for parents and siblings, but a new addition to the family also stretches the budget.   According to the latest figures

News

Students of Seminole Public schools, who have been on extended break this week due to a holiday and inclement weather, will return to classes today, Feb. 21.

The beginning of spring is cause for celebration. In many areas of the world, the start of spring marks the end of cold temperatures and hours spent indoors, a shift in conditions that is welcomed by millions each year.

Feb 21, 2025 - 05:15

Former Lawmaker And OU President Played Pivotal Role in Seminole History

Don’t throw in the towel! We need you in our corner for Round 2! Another wave of winter weather, including below-freezing temperatures and winter precipitation, has forced the extension of Our Blood Institute’s Emergency Blood Shortage systemwide. For the second week in a row, OBI is facing canceled donation appointments and blood drives. The prolonged shortage could impact hospitals and patients desperately in need.

Sports

NEW ORLEANS -- Following a joint meeting between athletic directors representing their respective conferences on Wednesday, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti said they agreed that the way teams are seeded in the 12-team College Football Playoff should change this fall.

STILLWATER (AP) — Bryce Thompson scored 14 of his career-high 25 points in the second half and Oklahoma State beat UCF 104-95 despite 34 points from Keyshawn Hall on Wednesday night.

The Strother Yellowjackets traveled to Dover for their district playoffs this past weekend.

The Varnum Whippets started their district playoffs at Macomb this past weekend.

Opinions

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025

DEAR ABBY: My 25-year-old niece is getting married in four months. Five years ago, she lost her father in a tragic accident while her parents were on vacation. Since that time, she has come out as gay and grown closer to me than to her mom (my sister).

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to my husband for 30 years. For the past five years, I’ve noticed that he is acting a little different. He’s lost a lot of weight. I found out he’s been smoking drugs. He had this problem years ago, and I thought we had it beat. But now I’m getting the impression that maybe you can’t ever beat it.

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have not had sex for the last four years. I’m not a perfect husband. I have made my share of mistakes -- not always telling the truth, texting other women -- and she has her share of imperfections as well. She has hit me on more than one occasion. She has also pulled a gun on me and stole $1,400. And yet, I find myself putting all that aside and moving forward. I do love my wife, but right now I am at my breaking point. Do you have any advice? -- AT WITS’ END IN TEXAS DEAR WITS’ END: Because you love your wife and want to stay married, TELL her that. While you’re at it, offer her the opportunity to work out your differences through marriage counseling. If she agrees, it will be a giant leap in the right direction. However, if she doesn’t, for your own safety, you two must separate. The relationship you have described is volatile, unhealthy and unsafe for you. ** DEAR ABBY: I am a senior woman and have been in a relationship for five months with a widower. His wife died three years ago. He calls me every night, and we see each other three to four times a week. My issue is that he’s cheap. He makes three times what I do but takes me out only for bar food meals. I want to say something, but I’m not sure how. He’s a great guy except for this, but I don’t want to stay if he doesn’t value me more. Should I tell him he’s too cheap or just break it off? -- UNDERVALUED IN CALIFORNIA DEAR UNDERVALUED: No, do not do either. Tell him you feel a constant diet of bar food isn’t the healthiest, and you would like to try something different. Then ask him to make a reservation at a restaurant. If he balks, volunteer that perhaps you could split the cost. His reaction to that will tell you whether to stick with him or not. ** DEAR ABBY: My stepdaughter died tragically this year, struck by a driver while on her morning walk. She leaves behind a husband and four children under the age of 18. Their wedding anniversary is coming up, and we usually send a card and money. What would be appropriate for me to do for our son-in-law? I would like to send a card letting him know I’m thinking of him, but don’t know the words to say. -- STUMPED IN MINNESOTA DEAR STUMPED: Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your stepdaughter. Because her husband is family, I don’t think sending a card would be enough. Pick up the phone, start a conversation and tell him he is in your and your spouse’s thoughts and you want him to know it. Sending an anniversary card to someone whose spouse has recently died might not be as helpful as lending a willing ear.

Obituaries

Feb 21, 2025 - 05:15

Wurtz Sherri Renee Wurtz, age 60, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at her home in Wewoka, Oklahoma. She was born February 24, 1964 in Fresno, California to Jerry Wurtz and Jo Ann (Duren) Smith.

Feb 19, 2025 - 06:03

Harjo Wayland Shane Harjo, age 47 and a resident of Tonkawa, Oklahoma passed away February 15, 2025 at Hennessey Care Center in Hennessey, Oklahoma.

Feb 19, 2025 - 06:03

Harjo It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stefan Harjo who passed away on 02/13/2025.

Feb 19, 2025 - 06:03

Hurst Reta Jean Hurst, longtime Maud, Oklahoma resident, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at her home in Maud at the age of 73.