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Where to watch fireworks on the Independence Day weekend
(KTEN) — Here is a roundup of some of the Independence Day holiday weekend events around Texoma, organized by date. Click the links for additional information. Thursday's show CANCELED due to weather; will take place instead on Friday night. DENISON, Texas. Fireworks will light the skies around Munson Stadium...
Jay Scott Josselyn
Josselyn Jay Scott Josselyn, Seminole resident, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024 at his home at the age of 60. Jay is survived by his wife, Daphine Josselyn of the home; mother, Dorothy Ann Josselyn; two sons, Dayne and Helaena Chaplin of Tecumseh, OK and Sean Chaplin of Dripping Springs, TX; daughter, Cheyenne Josselyn of Seminole, OK; three brothers, Dan Josselyn and wife, Jennifer of King George, VA, Glenn Josselyn and wife, Barbi of Spotsylvania, VA and Paul Josselyn of Herber, UT; four sisters, Paige Douglas and husband, Steve of Herber, UT, Tammy Kupu of Herber, UT and Heather Josselyn of Herber, UT and Amber Francis and husband, Carl of San Diego, CA; one grandchild, and many other family and friends.
Warrant issued for Oklahoma animal control officer accused of animal cruelty
SEMINOLE, Okla. (KXII) - An animal control officer in Seminole, Oklahoma was charged with felony animal cruelty after he allegedly beat, sat on and strangled a puppy on the job. An affidavit stated that Cody Fitzgerald, 39, was called to Seminole State College to pick up two puppies at the...
Mill manager Collaborates with Farmers to add value to Grain
For Oklahomans who want to buy local, Shawnee Milling Company offers diverse flours and product mixes that are affordable and readily available at most grocery stores around the state. Of the roughly 4 million bushels of wheat the company mills each year, at least 80 percent of it — sometimes...
Garvin County resident facing animal cruelty charge
GARVIN COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A Stratford resident is facing an animal cruelty charge. Court records state that Brandy Norton, 48, allegedly deprived a horse of food, water, shelter and veterinary care. According to the records, the horse was at least 100 pounds underweight and was in need of veterinary...
Doyle Olive
Olive Doyle Dean Olive, age 91 and a resident of Asher, Oklahoma passed away June 28, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Swearngen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma. Burial will follow later at Mansfield Cemetery in Mansfield, Missouri.
Press Release
The Chickasaw Nation welcomed visitors from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development (HUD) April 17. Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and tribal officials welcomed HUD representatives for a daylong tour of the Chickasaw Nation’s housing, education and health developments located in Ada, Oklahoma. “Housing is foundational to...
Wolverine Sports by Tom Turner
Wolverine Softball Girls have been busy The Holdenville Defender 8U softball team put their ring hands on home plate to commemorate their season. The rings were awarded to the Defenders for their runner-up performance in the World Series! Holdenville Defenders World Series Runner-up The Holdenville Defenders 8U softball team earned a trip to the World Series with a perfect 22-0 season record…
Danielle Lomeli named May Nurse of the Month
Danielle Lomeli. a registered nurse at SSM Health St. Atnhony Hospital- Shawnee, has been named Nurse of the Month for May as part of program sponsored by The Shawnee News-Star and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Lomeli has worked in the Joyful Beginnings Women’s Center for 12 years. “I grew...
HHS Class of 1964 holds 60th reunion
The 60th reunion of the HHS Class of 1964 was a great hit! A large group of former classmates gathered at the Hughes County Expo Center on June 22 to reminisce about their fun school days at Holdenville High School. A lot of good stories were told, some of which inspired a lot of laughter! The incredible food was catered by KT & Company (Amy Johnson Morrison and T.J. Morrison) and was enjoyed…
East Central University
East Central University held the groundbreaking for the new STEM Center/School of Nursing on June 25, 2024. Richard McKinney of McKinney Partnership Architects, Joseph Briggs of JMT Architecture, ECU Vice President of Academic Aff airs Dr. Jeff rey Gibson, RUSO Regent Jane McDermott, RUSO Regent Chris Van Denhende, RUSO Regent Connie Reilly, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, ECU President Wendell Godwin, State Senator Greg McCortney, Director of the ECU School of Nursing Darcy Duncan, Ada City Manager Tracy Roles, Dean of the College of Health and Sciences Dr. Kenneth Andrews and William Clark of Clark Con tractors. Photo provided by ECU.
Shawnee Hires New Assistant City Manager
The City of Shawnee is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Simpson as the new Assistant City Manager. He knows the Shawnee community well, as he has been with the City since 2010 where he most recently served as Battalion Chief in the Shawnee Fire Department.Before coming to Shawnee, Simpson worked in the private sector, focusing on water cleaning infrastructure, associated products and…
County Approves Multiple County Schools Requests To Use Their Portion Of Educational Tax Funds
Eleven schools in the county received approval Tuesday, July 2, to use education sales tax funds to cover lease payments, insurance premiums, and utilities.Asher, Dale, Grove, Macomb, McLoud, South Rock Creek, and Wanette will utilize their funds to cover utilities.Asher Schools is also using $19,662 from its funds to cover a yearly lease payment to Midwest Bus Sales for a 2022 Saf-T-Liner school…
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