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8 ways to honor veterans

Metro Creative ConnectionMillions of people make considerable sacrifices to protect the freedoms of their fellow citizens. According to the Pew Research Center and data from the Department of Veterans Affairs…

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Shawnee Parks and Recreation

By Amy RigginsCity of Shawnee RecreationHello Shawnee! We are still getting some nice weather days here in Oklahoma, so I hope you are able to enjoy them while this season…

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SSC opens spring enrollment, highlights course offerings

Seminole State College has opened enrollment for the spring 2027 semester, with featured courses in paralegal studies, sport communication, international business and Greek literature.Spring classes begin Monday, Jan. 11, 2027. Enrollment for 16-week courses remains open through Friday, Jan. 15.Students interested in legal careers can enroll in two new paralegal courses: Introduction to Law and…

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Shawnee Parks and Recreation

By Amy RigginsCity of Shawnee RecreationHello Shawnee! We are still getting some nice weather days here in Oklahoma, so I hope you are able to enjoy them while this season lasts. Just a reminder that Shawnee has several wonderful parks to visit, and you might find one close to your neighborhood!At the Shawnee Recreation Center…

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A house where history still speaks

By Jodi LovelessThe Shawnee News-StarThe Children’s White House in Shawnee offers a remarkable reminder of faith and freedom in a way that is both captivating and informative.Just off the beautiful shoreline of Shawnee Twin Lakes sits a rather unexpected piece of American history. It isn’t in Washington, D.C., and it isn’t the home of a…

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Lady Wolves’ potential has Coach Wells excited for 2026-27 season

Shawnee’s Karma Mason attempts a shot and is fouled during the 2025-26 season.Photo by Kent Bush By Brian JohnsonSports Editorbjohnson@news-star.comCoach Wendi Wells is excited about the potential of her 2026-27 Shawnee Lady Wolves’ basketball squad.Shawnee,…

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8 ways to honor veterans

Metro Creative ConnectionMillions of people make considerable sacrifices to protect the freedoms of their fellow citizens. According to the Pew Research Center and data from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Census Bureau,…

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Shawnee Parks and Recreation

By Amy RigginsCity of Shawnee RecreationHello Shawnee! We are still getting some nice weather days here in Oklahoma, so I hope you are able to enjoy them while this season lasts. Just a reminder that…