OBU to Host Hobbs Lecture Oct. 1
Oklahoma Baptist University will host the annual Herschel H. and Frances J.
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Pioneer Library System continues expansion of 24/7 access
Cleveland, McClain, and Pottawatomie Counties, OK - Pioneer Library System now offers six 24 Hour library locations in Norman and Pottawatomie counties, with the newest location at Norman’s Reaves Park, 2501 Jenkins Avenue. With a PLS library card and PIN, cardholders can pick up library holds, return almost any library item, and browse and instantly check out the machine’s collection at any time of day or night.
Growing Herbs: Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme.
Friends of the Library Book Sale set Oct. 1-4
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HHS awards $15M to fund StrongHearts Native Helpline
Eagan, MN – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), today announced a projected $15 million, five-year grant to fund StrongHearts Native Helpline as the First-Ever Standalone National Indigenous Domestic Violence Hotline for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Haunt the Zoo a favorite trick-or-treating experience
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden’s Haunt the Zoo for Halloween continues to provide a unique and safe trick-or-treating experience for generations of Oklahomans and this year’s no exception with new festive decorations and, of course, more sweets and treats! Presented by Oklahoma’s Own News 9 and Homeland, Haunt the Zoo for Halloween is one of the Oklahoma City Zoo’s most-celebrated annual events, combining fall favorite activities with the wonder of the Zoo’s animal family, and tickets are available now at www.okczoo.org/htz. Haunt the Zoo occurs Saturdays and Sundays, October 4 through 26.
Honoring our heroes: Police appreciation in the Tri-County area
Our Tri-County area police officers are everyday heroes who dedicate their lives to protect and serve our communities.
New flag poles installed at Sister Cities Park
Shawnee Parks and Recreation staff put finishing touches on new flag poles Wednesday at Sister Cities Park located on the Airport Track. .
Erin Russell named September Nurse of the Month
Erin Russell has been named Nurse of the Month for September as part of a program sponsored by The Shawnee News-Star and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Russell is a Registered Nurse in the ICU at SSM Health St.
Police appreciation: How communities can honor local officers
Safe communities allow residents to thrive and live their lives to the fullest. Such communities are sought-after places to live, and maintaining a community-wide sense of safety and security is no small task.