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The City of Seminole Water Department will be resuming shut-offs as of July 6. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 epidemic, the department has not shut off their services due to non-payment as a courtesy to their clients as well as a recognition of the trying times in which everyone is living. However, upon the shut-off’s return in July, any and all past due payments must be made current in order for the recipient to avoid having their water services cut off. For those who missed both their June and May payment, each must be paid to keep their water going.
Read moreOklahoma has seen the largest increase in unemployment claims in the United States over the past year, according to personal finance website WalletHub. The state has seen a 2,507.19% increase in unemployment claims from June 2019 to June 2020, which ranks as the highest increase in the nation. Oklahoma saw the number of unemployment claims rise to 50,397 for the week of June 1, 2020, compared to 1,933 for the week of June 3, 2019.
Read moreLess than a week remains for registered voters in Seminole County to apply for absentee ballots to be mailed to them for the June 30, 2020, Federal, State, and County Primaries and Seminole and Wewoka School Board Member Elections, County Election Board Secretary Amy Baker said Monday.
Read moreSeminole will begin spraying for mosquitoes Wednesday through Friday, June 17-19, according to city officials.
Read moreThe traditional tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum) is naturally a sprawling vine, which surprises some non-gardeners. But this fact will not surprise those who know the tomato is related to bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara), a viny weed. If the tomato were a climbing vine, that would be one thing; for example, the cucumber (Cucumis sativus), a true climber, has tendrils that allow the plant to grab onto objects and scale them, all on its own, which means less work for you. Not so with traditional tomatoes, which will sprawl out all across the ground unless you take the trouble to train them onto a support.
Read moreRiding a bicycle is not only a great way to help the planet by reducing vehicle emissions, but it’s also an ideal physical activity. According to Harvard University, biking at a moderate speed of 12 to 13.9 miles per hour will cause a 155- pound person to burn 298 calories in 30 minutes. At a faster rate of 14 to 15.9 miles per hour, a person of the same weight will burn 372 calories.
Read moreCamping provides the perfect opportunity to get in touch with nature and disconnect from the daily grind. Camping is a timeless tradition forged by cooking over portable stoves, foregoing indoor plumbing and sleeping under the stars.
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