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Gardens of the Cross Timbers: The Scarecrow trio

By Becky Emerson CarlbergThe finishing touches were added to Spruce Stringbean in preparation for his grand entrance to the Pottawatomie County Free Fair Sept. 9th. Just to make sure we’re…

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1984 cold case: Sandy Rea’s disappearance still a mystery

Sandy Rea By Kim Moravaeditorial@news-star.comSHAWNEE – Forty-two years ago today, 17-year-old Sandy Rea disappeared, prompting a missing persons investigation that has spanned more than four decades and has become one of the most talked about unsolved mysteries of the Shawnee area.On Sept. 19, 1984, it was reported that the freckled teenager made a phone call…

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John G. Mitchell: The educator who organized Seminole Junior College

Editor’s note: In commemoration of Seminole State College’s 95th anniversary, SSC is publishing a series of articles documenting the people, events and decisions that shaped the institution. Drawing from archival records, newspaper accounts and other historical sources, the series will trace the college’s development from its founding in 1931 to the present.

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From desk of Sen. Grant Green

By Sen. Grant GreenFrom the desk of Sen. Grant Green Oklahoma has a part-time Legislature, but that doesn’t mean work at the Capitol only happens four months out of the year. The months outside the legislative session are still packed with legislative and constituent meetings. In addition to my regular Senate committees, I also serve…

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Three days, one Bison family: The Weekend returns to OBU Oct. 1-3

Oklahoma Baptist University will welcome alumni, students, families and friends back to Bison Hill Oct. 1-3 for The Weekend 2026, the university’s annual celebration combining Homecoming, Family Weekend and Bison Day.The three-day event will feature…

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Gardens of the Cross Timbers: The Scarecrow trio

By Becky Emerson CarlbergThe finishing touches were added to Spruce Stringbean in preparation for his grand entrance to the Pottawatomie County Free Fair Sept. 9th. Just to make sure we’re all on the same page,…