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32 inmates in Boley construct central control building from the ground up

BOLEY, Okla. – There’s nothing quite like building something by hand, and that’s what 32 inmates at the John Lilley Correctional Center in Boley did when they constructed a new central control building from the ground up. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections recently celebrated their accomplishment with a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony.

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Reader callout: Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is fast-approaching, and many will be enjoying outdoor events, festivities and fun. Share your photos with us and they could be featured in an upcoming edition of the News-Star. Photos can be emailed to newsroom@news-star.com with "FOURTH" in the subject line.

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SSC employee retires after 35 years at the college

Seminole State College Medical Laboratory Technology Professor Malinda Browning was honored at a retirement reception on June 20. Browning has worked at the College for 35 years. In that time, she has served as the Phlebotomy Program Director, the Medical Laboratory Clinical Coordinator, MLT Program Director and most recently as a faculty member for the MLT Program. She completed her bachelor’s degree in medical technology at Indiana University and her master’s degree in health promotion sciences at The University of Oklahoma.

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