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In the ongoing battle between you and household germs, you may think germs have the advantage. Unlike you, they can be just about everywhere at once. And when it comes down to hand-tohand combat, you may be too rushed or tired or just have better things to do. They don’t.
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Backyard barbecues provide the perfect opportunity for grillmasters to experiment with their favorite foods. Those who want to give grilled chicken a tasty twist can whip up this recipe for “Citrus Recado Chicken Breasts” from Eric Treuille and Birgit Erath’s “Grilling” (DK Publishing).
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The Seminole Police Department Tahoes have bumpers that are curved so they can use “Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI)”. Motor vehicle pursuit is one of the most difficult activities for an officer to manage. TVI happens when an officer is in a vehicle pursuit, and an officer’s front bumper is just ahead of the other vehicle’s back bumper. The officer matches the fleeing driver’s speed, gently touches (not rams) the other vehicle, and then makes a quick quarter turn of the wheel toward it. The Other car then spins out safely to a stop. This allows an officer to conclude the pursuit, and follow policy to his next steps. This is just one of many features the SPD vehicles are equipped with to ensure our safety.
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The Seminole Fire Department has four Brush Pumper vehicles in their station. These vehicles are used to put out grass fires. They are made tough and strong to go off road yet move quickly through dirt and wild land. Along with the water tank, these trucks are stocked with a leaf blower, shovels, and a foam system. Along with the Brush Pumper vehicles, the SFD has several vehicles and equipment needed to ensure our safety.
Read moreVoters in Seminole County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the April 7 Seminole County Question, Seminole and Wewoka School Board Seat #5 Elections should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Amy Baker said Tuesday. Although the County Election Board can accept applications for absentee ballots until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, Baker urged voters who want to vote by absentee ballot to apply early.
Read moreThe United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Roger Christopher Simpson, age 45, of Lawton, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 33 months’ imprisonment, and 3 years of supervised release for Use Of Telephone To Make Bomb Threat, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 844(e). The defendant was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $26,529.14. The charges arose from an investigation by the Seminole Police Department, the Seminole County Sherriff’s Office, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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The Oklahoma State Department of Health has issued the following situation update about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Oklahoma:
Read moreA meeting was held Monday night where Seminole Mayor Jeff Griffin addressed primary service providers in the Seminole area. At this meeting, the Mayor announced that he was signing a civil emergency declaration covering the entire city limits. This declaration is in line with what is happening through the Governor’s office and other municipalities across the state and nation.
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