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Former Gaines County Resident Killed in Motorcyle Accident

Case Dwain Clark, 22 died Thursday evening due to injuries he sustained during a crash involving his 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle and a Dodge Dakota pickup.

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SHD to host Vaccine Clinic March 25; SPPHD announces vaccines for homebound

Those who are homebound can receive a COVID vaccine in the comfort of their own home, compliments of the South Plains Public Health District. Anyone interested can call the Seminole Clinic at 432-758-4021. In addition, Seminole Memorial Hospital is also offering another round of COVID vaccines to those who qualify.

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March 15 deadline to complete election and enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage

WASHINGTON --Agricultural producers who have not yet elected and enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2021 have until March 15. Producers who have not signed a contract or who want to make an election change should contact their local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Center to make an appointment. Right now, about 1.4 million farms have enrolled, about 81% of expected participation.

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City Council cancels Declaration of Emergency, sets open house date for EMS and Police Station

The Seminole City Council met Monday in a short meeting led by Seminole Mayor John Belcher.

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Virtual legal clinic dates set

A virtual legal clinic will be held Tuesday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 23 from 5-7 p.m.

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Jacob Neufeld sentenced to life in prison

Seminole resident Jacob Neufeld received a life sentence and a $10,000 fine for the 2019 murder of his wife, Suzanna Neufeld. Mr. Neufeld was found guilty of murder on Friday, March 5, and sentencing was determined on Monday, March 8. Jurors heard testimony from witnesses, revisited evidence, and listened to closing arguments from both the defense and prosecutor before sentencing.

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Masks no longer required in SISD effective April 2

Proving to be an essential topic on the Seminole ISD Board of Trustees' agenda on Monday night was the mask mandate scheduled to be lifted in Texas on Wednesday, March 10. In response to the governor's announcement, SISD Superintendent Kyle Lynch had notified parents last week that students would be required to continue wearing face coverings until the district announced otherwise. After much discussion at the meeting and a plea from residents David and Vickie Bergen, the board voted unanimously to lift the ruling on masks at all campuses effective April 2.

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Commissioners approve modernization of courthouse elevator

In a special called meeting of the Gaines County Commissioners Court Monday morning, which lasted just under 15 minutes, the commissioners approved a proposal to modernize the courthouse elevator.