Dale, North Rock Creek to begin quests for state baseball titles
The Dale Pirates and North Rock Creek Cougars are set to begin their quest for state baseball championships on Thursday.
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Red Cross recommends steps to stay safe and cool as temperatures soar
As much higher than normal temperatures hit the central United States this week, the American Red Cross Kansas and Oklahoma Region, is asking residents to take three steps to stay safe: slow down, stay hydrated and spend time indoors. While Wednesday’s highs will be in the 90s and not triple digits, they’ll also be unseasonably warm temperatures that people haven’t acclimated to.
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Beyond the Veil
From the halls of paradise,
Britain's latest diplomatic success
“Fog in channel, Continent cut off,” is a very old joke about an alleged British newspaper headline regarding weather over the English Channel. Even a brief visit to the British Isles can confirm this sense of distance.
Adkisson appointed to SSC Board of Regents
Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Seminole resident Mona Adkisson to serve as a member of the Seminole State College Board of Regents. Her appointment was presented by Senator Grant Green and confirmed by the Oklahoma State Senate Education Committee at the State Capitol on May 6.
State Regents staff visit SSC to share student success initiatives
Seminole State College welcomed representatives from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education on May 5 as part of their statewide roadshow. Their goal is to provide essential information and resources to key student-facing staff members on college campuses, including registrars, academic and faculty advisors, admissions counselors and concurrent enrollment personnel, to ensure they are equipped to support student success.
Pops Diecast Collector & Creator Expo returns to Shawnee this weekend
SHAWNEE — The Pops Diecast Collector & Creator Expo rolls into the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center this Saturday, May 17, offering a fun-filled day for families, collectors, and craft lovers alike. The event, hosted by Pop’s Diecast, will take place from 9 a.m.
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SSC Softball and Baseball conclude postseason play
Seminole State College’s softball and baseball teams concluded their postseason runs in the NJCAA Region II tournaments over the weekend. The SSC softball team, the top seed in the South-Central District Tournament, opened the event in Piedmont, Oklahoma, with wins over NOC-Enid (2-1), NOC-Tonkawa (3-1) and Baton Rouge (3-1).