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A Seminole businessman and longtime city council member will assume the role of mayor next spring, as the current mayor is not seeking reelection.
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Sean Burrage was sworn in Thursday as the 10th chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education by The Honorable Michael Burrage, former U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Chancellor Burrage succeeds Allison D. Garrett, who had served as chancellor since September 2021.
Read moreThe candidate filing period for municipal and school board posts came to a close Wednesday, setting the stage for a contest in Seminole’s Ward Two in February.
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The head of Oklahoma’s public school system announced he is crafting a bill that would turn school district superintendents into an elected position.
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Lions Club Honors Students of The Month
Read moreAs fall turns to winter, we start to experience cooler weather and fewer sunlight hours. It can be tempting to slack off on sun protection when we feel cold, but protecting yourself from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays is imperative year-round — especially if you plan to spend time outdoors skiing, snowboarding or engaging in another coldweather sport.
Read moreThe Christmas season can be a stressful time for many. There are many causes including loneliness, holiday shopping, drinking too much alcohol, not exercising, overindulging at holiday parties, dismal grey weather, and missing a loved one who is no longer with us. I also have lost loved ones – both of my parents are now gone and two of my brothers, one of whom was my best friend. Christmas just isn’t the same without them. Despite the many fond memories, I still miss them dearly and even more so around holidays.
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