• Seminole State College Dean of Instruction Jessica Isaacs and Business and Industry Coordinator Jacob Harrington attended the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and UpSkillOK Employer Microcredential Summit on Oct. 21 in Oklahoma City. The event brought together higher education representatives, employers and workforce leaders to explore how industry-aligned microcredentials can address skills gaps, strengthen talent pipelines and support workforce development across Oklahoma. (Photo provided)

    Regents Approve Plan to Meet State’s Workforce Needs

    October 27, 2026 - 05:30 | By News Release
    The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education voted Thursday to request an additional investment in public higher education to support student success, workforce needs alignment, and system efficiency initiatives.
  • Seminole State College Assistant Professor of Computer Science Alecia Bailey represented SSC at the 2026 AISES National Conference, held Oct. 15-17 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. (Photo provided)

    Weaving Innovation

    October 27, 2026 - 05:30 | By News Release
    Seminole State College Assistant Professor of Computer Science Alecia Bailey served on a panel about developing and strengthening cybersecurity education during the 2026 AISES National Conference, held Oct. 15-17 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.
  • Longtime Wewoka resident John Norman was the Grand Marshall of this year’s Sorghum Festival parade, which took place Saturday, Oct. 24 in Wewoka. John is the owner of Norman Drug, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Norman is the third generation to operate the family pharmacy, which was originally located in Cromwell before moving to Wewoka in 1926. The business was started by his grandfather, Ed Norman, Sr. —Photo by Andy Wilson

    Grand Marshall

    October 27, 2026 - 05:30 | By News Staff
    Grand Marshall
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    Jacomo Lauded For Community Volunteerism

    October 27, 2026 - 05:30 | By Ken Childers Editor
    A Seminole woman is being honored by a national organization for her efforts to make the community a better place.Tracy Jacomo, whose volunteerism includes heading up a local food pantry, has been named as one of three finalists for the AARP Oklahoma Andrus Award for Community Service, the...
  • Seminole Chieftain Carter Childs breaks free for a huge gain Friday night. Staff Photo by Bill Anderson

    Chieftains Fall to Lone Grove Friday

    October 27, 2026 - 05:30 | By Bill Anderson Sports Editor
    The Seminole Chieftains hosted the Lone Grove Longhorns Friday night for their Senior Night game. The seniors and their parents were honored before the game kicked off.

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    Harvey

    Addison Harvey

    Addison Nicole Harvey, affectionately known as “Addi,” age 18, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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    Friend’s Gift-Reselling Habit Grows Irksome

    Friend’s Gift-Reselling Habit Grows Irksome

    DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are friendly with another couple, “Matt” and “Mara.” They have two young children, one of whom is autistic. We have five children, so we understand the daily challenges of parenting. My husband and Matt have been friends since preschool.

    Obituaries

    Rick McCoin

    Rick McCoin

    McCoin Rick Darrell McCoin, 79, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 23, 2026. He was born January 23, 1947, in Holdenville, Oklahoma to John Leslie and Nina Louise McCoin. Rick graduated from Holdenville High School.
    Tonya Denise Panoske

    Tonya Panoske

    Tonya Denise Panoske passed away at the age of 49 on October 22 , 2026.Preceding her in death are grandparents; Rev. Willie and Pauline Panoske, Ambrose Cully, Mumie Lee Tiger, Father; Curtis Panoske, granddaughters: Isabella Rose Darlene Gipson.She is survived by her kids; Elexis and Corey of Ada,...

    Seminole Joins in 250th Birthday Celebration

    There will be plenty to do in Seminole this Saturday as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.To start the day, the Masonic Lodge (1515 W. Wrangler Blvd.) will hold its monthly breakfast at 7 a.m. The menu includes Blue and Gold sausage,...

    OU Launches Sovereign Policy Intensive For Tribal Leaders

    The Native Nations Center for Tribal Policy Research at the University of Oklahoma will launch its first Sovereign Policy Intensive in September, a new program designed for elected tribal officials that focuses on understanding broadly relevant federal systems grounded in departmental structures,...

    This Week In Seminole County

    Monday-Friday⮚Heritage House Nutrition Center 210 College, Seminole. Now open for dine-in.-Saturday⮚Early voting 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Seminole County Election Board, 200 S. Brown in Wewoka-Tuesday⮚Election Day.

    Task Force Raids Two Illegal Pot Grows in Prague

    Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s Organized Crime Task Force raided two illegal marijuana grow operations near Seminole County last week. According to a news release, on Wednesday, May 6 agents raided Benson Kush and Grand Growth, both in Prague.