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    Ribbon Cutting

    Ribbon Cutting

    Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds (with scissors) cuts the ribbon for the grand opening of the college’s new Esports lab on Thursday, Aug. 20.

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    Bitter Ex Cut Off Dad From His Daughters

    Bitter Ex Cut Off Dad From His Daughters

    DEAR ABBY: After nearly 18 years of marriage, I left my wife. Our daughters were 10 and 12. We had married quickly, and only later did I realize how deeply judgmental her “born-again” beliefs were -- so much so that she gradually cut off my entire side of the family.
    Proverbs 10 Discusses Results of Our Actions

    Proverbs 10 Discusses Results of Our Actions

    Any parent knows kids are born without knowledge of how to act, not knowing right from wrong until they are taught. And, teaching this principle is not easy but consistency is most important. In the Book of Proverbs, advice for all ages about peaceful living are written clearly.

    Obituaries

    James Bowman

    James Bowman

    Bowman Funeral services for James “Wes” Wesley Bowman, aged 83, of Lone Grove, are set for 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the First Baptist Church of Lone Grove, officiated by Rev. Bill Black.
    Dewayne Peters

    Dewayne Peters

    Peters Norman, OK resident Dewayne Peters passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Norman at the age of 68. Dewayne was born on December 11, 1957 in San Francisco, CA to Johnny Hilton Peters and Betty Jo Walker. He was a 1976 graduate of Wewoka High School.

    This Week In Seminole County

    Monday-Friday⮚Heritage House Nutrition Center 210 College, Seminole. Now open for dine-in.-Saturday⮚America 250 Block Party sponsored by the Seminole Arts Council in downtown Seminole 5-9 p.m.⮚ Seminole Masonic Lodge monthly breakfast 7 – 2 p.m.

    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.

    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. Polls open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

    This Week In Seminole County

    Monday-Friday⮚Heritage House Nutrition Center 210 College, Seminole. Now open for dine-in.-Monday⮚Graband go meal distribution 9 a.m. – noon at the Seminole Public Schools Administration building at 600 W. Strother (next scheduled event is Thursday, June 11)⮚ Butner Summer Pride 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

    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.