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Seminole County has experienced an additional death due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the latest report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH). This was the first death from COVID-19 in Seminole County since the May 1 report from the OSDH. That brings the countywide total to 30 confirmed positive cases, including three deaths and 22 recoveries.
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Children play in a lot near Main Street in Seminole earlier this week. Shelby, Makynzee, Solomon and Elly were busy playing multiple games and enjoying the warm weather while a guardian watched nearby.
Read moreOklahoma Blood Institute knows this summer will be different, and it may be a time for staycations or camping trips. Oklahoma Blood Institute needs donors to help rebuild the blood supply in response to the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis and is urging healthy adults to take some time to save lives this summer.
Read moreThe Seminole Firefighters Association (SFFA) Local 2581 released a statement in response to Seminole City Manager Steve Saxon’s comments in the Seminole Producer on Tuesday, June 9. The statement reads:
Read moreThe Seminole Splash Pad is back up and running! After experiencing a few technical difficulties in the form of leaks and pump issues earlier this week, the splash pad was forced to briefly shutdown on Tuesday, June 9. However, it was back open the following morning thanks to the work of the Seminole Water Department and Seminole Chemical. The two came together in order to get the Splash Pad back in operating condition for the kids of Seminole.
Read moreSeminole Public Schools are in the process of converting the building formerly used as a temporary high school into office space for administration. They bought the building from the Seminole Area Community Development department by way of a lease purchase in April of 2018. The purchase was for a total of $900,000, which Seminole Public Schools has agreed to pay out through a 12-year agreement of 144 payments. As of right now, 25 of those payments have been made.
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Tuesday, June 9 at 8:30 p.m., Wewoka High School held their official graduation ceremony. It took place on the football field and graduates were allowed 10 admissiongranting wrist bands to give to loved ones. Those without wrist bands were permitted to sit in the visitor’s section of the stadium. The ceremony was followed by a celebratory fireworks display. Staff Photos By Grace Adams
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