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It is often said that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. That is because St. Patrick's Day has become a global celebration that is enjoyed by those of Irish descent as well as anyone who enjoys a good party. Although you don't have to be Irish to raise a pint or dig into some corned beef this March, there are plenty of people who can trace their lineage to the Emerald Isle, including some notable celebrities. Ahead of St. Patrick's Day, check out these individuals that you might not have known have some Irish roots, courtesy of Irish Star, Hollywood Ancestry, Carrolls Irish Gift Shop, and Business Insider.
Read moreA multi-county grand jury indicted two men Thursday in connection with two marijuana grow facility robberies, one of them in Seminole.
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The latest mural sponsored by the Seminole Arts Council is currently under construction, and it’s been attracting a growing amount of attention ever since highly acclaimed artist Rick Sinnett began his work on Monday.
Read moreFor the second time in about six years, Seminole County voters will face a proposal to modify the county’s alcohol laws, which currently prohibit clubs and restaurants from serving alcoholic beverages on Sundays and holidays. In April 2019, voters defeated a proposal to change the county laws by a slim margin of 341320 votes. In their Feb. 10 meeting, the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to reintroduce a similar proposal in a June 10 special election. According to the minutes of the Feb. 10 meeting, the commissioners approved the calling of the election and the following proclamation: “Shall the retail of alcoholic beverages by the individual drink for on-premises consumption be authorized and made lawful in Seminole County, Oklahoma, daily and conformance with state statute? Yes-for the proposition. No-against the proposition” When “liquor by the drink” passed in the early 1980’s, it was left up to individual counties to determine when liquor could be sold by the drink. At that time, Seminole County elected not to allow liquor to be sold by the drink on Sundays. The stronger point beer allowed under SQ 792—passed by Oklahoma voters in 2016—falls into the “liquor” category, so restaurants and clubs are still prohibited from selling beer on Sundays and designated holidays.
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Above, a Dolese Bros. truck dumps cement into a gap in the roadway on North Milt Phillips Ave. Friday afternoon. ODOT recently began a resurfacing project in which damaged sections of the road are being cut out and replaced.
Read moreGraduation parties begin to dot social schedules in early May and continue to do so throughout June and even into July. Graduation season is a fun time of year for students and their families as well as a lucrative period for the many different retailers who offer goods and services that make parties more fun and memorable.
Read moreBy Jonathan Small I’ve written about Oklahoma’s appalling reading outcomes, which have fallen dramatically and are now among the worst in the nation.
Read moreThe Human Potential for Future Industries Task Force, launched by Governor Kevin Stitt to revolutionize education and workforce development, convened for its second meeting this week. Chaired by Secretary of Education Nellie Sanders, the task force announced a new pilot program launch with Synthesis Tutor, a revolutionary AI-powered math program designed to help young students learn math by employing interactive, immersive, and engaging teaching techniques.
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