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Sports

October 24, 2026

Column: Numbness shifts to reality with Chuck Guy’s announcement

The Potawatomi Fire’s Chuck Guy fires up a shot during the 2026 season. Guy recently announced on social media that he has signed with the Frederick Flying Cows (Maryland) of…

The Shawnee Wendy’s has this sign outlining its permanent closure. Kim Morava/News-Star News-Star Staff reportsShawnee’s only Wendy’s, along with several others across the state, have permanently closed because of the…

Lifestyle

October 24, 2026

Gardens of the Cross Timbers: Oklahoma Oranges

Osage Orange trees. Photo by Becky Emerson CarlbergTrifoliate Orange. Photo by Becky Emerson CarlbergWicket Pumpkin. Photo by Becky Emerson Carlberg By Becky Emerson CarlbergOklahoma has oranges…..sort of. The native Osage…

News

October 22, 2026

Part 2: State Rep. Dist. 26 candidates offer stances on various topics

By Vicky O. MisaThe Shawnee News-Starvmisa@cherryroad.com[EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 2 in a series of articles covering the state Representative District 26 candidate PAVE forum.]Pottawatomie County Advocates for Voter Education (PAVE) recently hosted a question-and-answer forum featuring state Representative District 26 General Election candidates Leah Longest (R) and Chris Odneal (D).Held at Shawnee City Hall…

Community

October 24, 2026

Grand Casino Hotel and Resort celebrates 20 years

The Grant under construction in 2006. CPN By Rachel MakerCitizen Potawatomi NationThis month, The Grand Casino Hotel and Resort celebrates 20 years of serving its guests and being part of Shawnee and the surrounding communities.The anniversary celebration began in early October with daily drawings and a live performance by Gretchen Wilson, an American country music…