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TEEM and ODOC partner to host Oklahoma Memorial 5K for women at Mabel Bassett
McLOUD, Okla. – The Education and Employment Ministry, in collaboration with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and the Prison Health Initiative, is proud to announce a special 5K run for the women of Mabel Bassett Correctional Center.
Bice: Protecting small businesses and consumer choice
For too long, overregulation has had detrimental impacts on our economy. Businesses have been forced to navigate a maze of bureaucratic red tape rather than focusing on what they do best—creating jobs, innovating, and serving their customers.
South Central Industries presents to SSC Business class
South Central Industries, Inc. CEO Tina Hanna and Chief of Staff Jessica Mathews Nickerson spoke to Seminole State College Assistant Professor Brad Schatzel’s macroeconomics class on March 25.
Thursday Slow-Pitch Softball Roundup
DALE – Kinley Patten hit a three-run homer in the second inning and doubled once while going 3-for-4 with five runs batted in and three runs scored Thursday as the Dale Lady Pirates smashed Yukon 16-5 in 4 ½ innings of slow-pitch action. Knocking in two runs apiece were Breeze Higdon (1-for-1), Daley Lang (1-for-2 with a run scored) and Kaylyn Solis (1-for-2 with a run scored).
Easement hurdle addressed for 45th widening project
By Vicky O. Misa Recently, the Shawnee City Commission took the next step to bring the 45th Street widening project closer to fruition. Declaring it… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
SSC Board of Regents awards Emeritus Status to former Division Chair
The Seminole State College Board of Regents met March 27 to conduct business including the ratification of emergency expenses, the approval of policy revisions and the awarding of emeritus status to a former Health Sciences Division Chair and Assistant Professor of STEM. The Board awarded emeritus status to Dr.
April 1 election: Pott. County education tax up for vote
Set for election Tuesday, April 1, a proposition will have Pottawatomie County voters deciding whether to continue to add education funds to 14 school districts through a half-cent county sales tax, similar to a current tax approved by voters in November 2015. One big difference is that the current 10-year tax is temporary -- set to expire at the end of June; however, the proposal being voted on now would be permanent.
SSC agriculture professor presents at 4-H meeting
Seminole State College Associate Professor of Agriculture Wendy Rich guides a Seminole County 4-H student through a hands-on livestock demonstration using “Susan the Sow” at the club’s monthly meeting on March 24. The interactive lesson taught participants about wildlife and livestock husbandry.
Oklahoma fishing conditions
Here are some of the latest fishing conditions from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.