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Oklahoma National Guard Members Receive
Oklahoma National Guard Members Receive Tuition and Textbook Assistance at SSC Members of the Oklahoma National Guard will now have the cost of their tuition, fees and textbooks covered when attending Seminole State College. Beginning with the fall semester, which starts Aug. 14, SSC is extending textbooks waivers to add to the benefits members of…
Read More2024 Community Services Block Grant Plan Public Comment Period and Public Hearing
2024 Community Services Block Grant Plan Public Comment Period and Public Hearing The State of Oklahoma Federal Fiscal Year 2024 & 2025 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Application and Plan is available in draft form for public comment. The public comment period regarding the draft plan will be open until August 25, 2023. Written…
Read MoreAverage gasoline prices in Oklahoma have risen 11.4 cents per gallon in the last week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 7, 2023 Average gasoline prices in Oklahoma have risen 11.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.53/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,294 stations in Oklahoma. Prices in Oklahoma are 41.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand unchanged compared to a year ago.…
Read MorePrograms Help Families When Students Return to the Classroom
Programs Help Families When Students Return to the Classroom OKLAHOMA CITY – With the end of summer break, the 2023-24 school year is about to begin for students. In my hometown of Rush Springs, the annual Watermelon Festival held on the second Saturday of August was and is the “finish line” for the summer months.…
Read MoreVendors, Vehicles, and Volunteers make Touch-A-Truck a Success!
Vendors, Vehicles, and Volunteers make Touch-A-Truck a Success! BRISTOW, OK, AUGUST 5, 2023 – The Bristow, OK Artisans and Gardeners Market hosted its third Touch-A-Truck Kids Day Event this weekend with 30 vendors, nearly 40 vehicles, and dozens of volunteers. The market has worked to grow the Touch-A-Truck Kids Day Event for the last three…
Read MoreSSC Extends Office Hours Ahead of Aug. 14 Start Date
SSC Extends Office Hours Ahead of Aug. 14 Start Date With the fall semester beginning Aug. 14, Seminole State College will hold extended enrollment hours to cater to prospective and returning student schedules from Aug. 7 to Aug. 12. During the week of Aug. 7, SSC will provide guided campus tours, along with complimentary…
Read MoreLivestock and human health experts available to discuss safety in extreme heat
Livestock and human health experts available to discuss safety in extreme heat Temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees for the remainder of the week. Oklahoma State University Extension specialists are available to discuss how people can stay hydrated and protect themselves and their livestock from heat stress. Janice Hermann is an OSU Extension nutrition specialist…
Read MoreNorman legislators respond to Supreme Court decision allowing ACCESS Oklahoma project to proceed
Norman legislators respond to Supreme Court decision allowing ACCESS Oklahoma project to proceed Sen. Mary Boren, Rep. Jacob Rosecrants, Rep. Annie Menz, and Rep. Jared Deck released the following statement Friday regarding the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s decision to allow the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) to continue with plans to build the South Extension turnpike. “The…
Read MoreOkfuskee County Free Fair Hay Show and Lamb Lead
Okfuskee County Free Fair Hay Show and Lamb Lead Pre-Entry Deadline August 18 The 2023 Okfuskee County Free Fair will be held September 6 – 9 at the Okfuskee County Fairgrounds, 1201 E. Columbia in Okemah. A pre-entry deadline of Friday, August 18 is set for Hay Show exhibits for forage to be analyzed. …
Read MoreDocumentary on the Oklahoma State Capitol to be Shown in Two Upcoming Film Festivals
Documentary on the Oklahoma State Capitol to be Shown in Two Upcoming Film Festivals OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is excited to announce that the documentary “The People’s House” will be shown at this year’s DocOKC Film Festival in Oklahoma City and Fly Film Festival in Enid. The film will be shown on…
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