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Layla and D.J. Roberson took advantage of Friday’s nice weather by playing outside at the newly renovated Boomtown Playground in Seminole. If you plan to be outside this weekend, enjoy it, because the bottom is likely to drop out by Sunday afternoon.
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY, OK – As 2024 comes to a close, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) looks back on a year marked by meaningful progress in workforce development, employer support, and technological enhancements. From helping Oklahomans impacted by severe weather events to empowering businesses through its Employer Outreach Seminar series, OESC has remained committed to meeting the evolving needs of Oklahoma’s workforce.
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Happy New Year! 2024 was quite a year. It was a stormy year with lots of tornadoes. In our community and others in the state, it was a year for sickness, with at least four different viruses circulating about, threatening the very young and the very old. I’m old, but not “very” old, so I dodged the bug! We had an election, rancorous as usual, but we got through it. There are still wars everywhere, and things still cost too much. Especially eggs. And cars.
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Nearly 1,000 homes and businesses in Wellston and other parts of Lincoln County will gain access to high-speed broadband under a project spearheaded by the Oklahoma Broadband Office and internet service provider Centranet. The company is one of many service providers working with the Broadband Office to expand access to highspeed internet across rural parts of the state.
Read moreThe first month of the year is special for a number of reasons, including the opportunity for a fresh start, as millions of people make New Year's resolutions in an effort to turn the page on the previous year.
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When Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert commences the next legislative session, he plans to prioritize three issues — the state budget, a school cellphone bill and tackling workforce shortages.
Read moreWhen your child turns 18 years old, they legally become an adult. This is an important time to consider their financial future – especially if they need additional care into adulthood. Here are 5 things that may help you prepare for this milestone: 1. Health and Welfare Decision-making When your child legally becomes an adult, you can no longer make certain decisions for them about their health and welfare. However, you can stay involved through our Representative Payee program. Social Security will determine who best serves as a representative payee for your child’s benefits. To learn more about the Representative Payee program, read our webpage at www.ssa.gov/payee/index. htm. Please note Social Security does not recognize power of attorney.
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