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The July 11 press release from the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) shows the City of Seminole, which has a 0.04 percent sales tax, saw a decrease in tax revenue for the month of July compared to last month but an increase compared to last year.
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The meeting room at the Reynolds Wellness Center was packed to near capacity Monday evening, as a large crowd turned out for a meeting to discuss rebuilding Boomtown Playground in Seminole. The playground is more than 15 years old. An assessment of the playground released in 2021 stated it has been well cared for over the years, but it is showing its age. The group that called the meeting indicates Monday’s meeting would be the first of several. —Courtesy Photo
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Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby Tuesday announced the appointment of longtime Secretary of Commerce Bill Lance as Secretary of State, and the appointment of former Congressman Dan Boren as Secretary of Commerce.??The appointments will become effective in June.?
Read moreOklahoma homeowners and renters in the seven counties who sustained damage from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding May 2-8 may call or go online to register for disaster assistance from FEMA.
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While commercial runways were nearly vacant during the early days of the pandemic of 2020-2021, staff from the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission were knocking on the doors of high school superintendents and school counselors across Oklahoma’s 77 counties, asking if they could visit about an emerging aviation curriculum available to their students.
Read moreAs opioid-related overdose deaths continue to increase nationally, addiction treatment providers continue to reassess practices, considering how they can offer more patient-centered care that focuses on engagement, retention, and improved health and well-being.
Read moreFirst United Bank announced that it has been named to Forbes’ 2022 ranking of America’s Best Banks. The distinction is based on customer feedback and First United is one of only 133 banks in the United States to be recognized, as well as one of only five banks in Texas to make the list, which includes a total of 4,839 regional and community banks from around the nation.
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