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By Vicky O. MisaThe Shawnee News-Starvmisa@cherryroad.comHave you got an upcoming event to share with the community? Send your calendar items to us at newsroom@news-star.com or vmisa@cherryroad.com.Nov. 7 (Saturday)American Legion Post…

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SSC celebrates 95 years: How Seminole came together to save its college

A Seminole Junior College sign stands outside First Presbyterian Church, which housed the college during the 1969–70 and 1970–71 academic years. The congregation provided the space rent-free and paid the utilities while the college developed its permanent campus.Terry Morris, pictured in his 1970 Seminole High School senior portrait, attended Seminole Junior College during its years…

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Native American Heritage Month: Chantel Martin

SubmittedChantel Martin is a proud Oklahoman, wife, mother, advocate, and member of the Sac and Fox Nation. In 2026, she had the honor of representing Oklahoma as Mrs. Oklahoma American, carrying her state, her heritage, and a message close to her heart to the national stage.For Chantel, the crown has never simply been about a…

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Veterans Day: Saying ‘Thank You’ the rest of the year

Submitted by Angie Allensworth AnsonEvery November, our community sets aside a day to thank the men and women who have served our country. In our family business, we’ve tried to make that thank-you something we live out the rest of the year, too.For me, it’s personal. My father, James Daniel (Dan) Allensworth, served in the…

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NRC football season ends with home loss to Oklahoma Christian

North Rock Creek defensive lineman Kashton Christopher hurries the OCS quarterback to force an incompletion Friday night.Photo by Kent BushNorth Rock Creek’s Tyson Hawkins brings a screen pass all the way across the field and…

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By Vicky O. MisaThe Shawnee News-Starvmisa@cherryroad.comHave you got an upcoming event to share with the community? Send your calendar items to us at newsroom@news-star.com or vmisa@cherryroad.com.Nov. 7 (Saturday)American Legion Post 16, at 522 W. Saratoga, in…

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Gardens of the Cross Timbers: The Fossil fuel search

Plum tree in bloom on Nov. 1. Photos by Becky Emerson CarlbergSpots of Fall color. By Becky Emerson CarlbergHalloween is still going strong in my house, but others have already decorated their Christmas trees. To…