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Wellston firefighter dies after battling wildfire in Lincoln County
Governor orders flags to be flow at half-staff Local reports A Wellston firefighter died in the line of duty after suffering a medical emergency while fighting a wildfire in Lincoln County on Labor Day. “It is with heavy hearts that the Wellston Fire Department announces the death of Firefighter Joe Flake,” Wellston Fire Chief Todd…
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College starts early for more than 100 North Rock Creek students
From Seminole State CollegeNearly one in every five students at North Rock Creek High School is also a Seminole State College student.This Fall, 106 of North Rock Creek High School’s approximately 500 students are taking SSC courses through concurrent enrollment, the largest group from any single high school at the College. Those students represent nearly…
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Opinion
September 11, 2001 terror attacks – lessons and reflections
By Arthur I. CyrA quarter century has passed since the devastating, horrifying terrorist surprise attacks of September 11, 2001. This important anniversary provides a worthwhile incentive to reflect on as well as analyze the lessons of the events – and the aftermath.On a sunny September morning 25 years ago, al-Qaeda terrorists highjacked four civilian aircraft…