Baseball roundup
Bethel eliminated from Class 3A regional after going 2-2
"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"
Dale sweeps way to 4A Regional slow-pitch crown
PRESTON – The Dale Lady Pirates piled up 35 hits, including nine home runs, over a two-game span in cruising to easy victories over Prague, 17-2, and Stroud, 15-4, in capturing a Class 4A Regional Slow-Pitch Championship on Thursday.
Powder Puff football game a fun fundraiser
After having a lot of success bringing back a fun fundraiser in 2024, this year’s Shawnee Powder Puff game was held May 2 on the turf at Jim Thorpe Stadium. There were four teams playing again in the fundraising event this year.
American Red Cross honors military community through commitment to service
For over 140 years, American service members, veterans, their families and caregivers have counted on the American Red Cross to help prepare for, cope with, and respond to the challenges of military service, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Prague ousted from Class 4A slow-pitch regional
PRESTON – The Prague Lady Red Devils saw their season come to an end at a Class 4A regional last Thursday after dropping a 17-2 decision to Dale and being edged by Oktaha 6-5.
Shawnee City Commission changes May meeting date
An amended meeting notice has been issued by the City of Shawnee, noting a change in the date for Shawnee City Commission's May meeting. It was changed from the originally scheduled time of May 19; instead the board will gather at 6 p.m.
Game Plan for Success connects Shawnee students with community leaders
SHAWNEE - Shawnee Public Schools hosted the first-ever Game Plan for Success, a new event designed to empower female students by connecting them with women in leadership from across the community.
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Pet Talk: The price of pet care; understanding vet bills
A trip to the veterinarian can bring a mix of emotions — concern for your pet, hope for healing, and, oftentimes, surprise at the cost. Unlike human health care, where cost-covering mechanisms often shield patients from the true cost of treatment, veterinary bills reflect the actual price of every service and resource used.
Shawnee pops Putnam City for road baseball victory
OKLAHOMA CITY – Ty Janda and Cruz Winsett each drove home three runs Thursday night as the Shawnee Wolves popped the host Putnam City Pirates 10-4.