April collections down for Sales Tax, Use Tax
Shawnee's city sales tax collection report for April has been released.
"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"
OBU Commencement set for May 3 at First Southern Baptist Church, Del City
The OBU spring class of 2024 will celebrate commencement at 2 p.m., May 3, at First Southern Baptist Church, Del City. Dr.
Potawatomi Fire inspire youth in chance Capitol connection
OKLAHOMA CITY – In a heartwarming moment that bridged two worlds and sparked genuine hope, six leadership students from the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center (COJC) in Tecumseh and one of Oklahoma’s most celebrated sports teams, the Potawatomi Fire, were recognized separately on the floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. What began as a formal recognition blossomed into a day of friendship, encouragement and the spark of a potentially life-changing connection.
February Students of the Month named
[EDITOR'S NOTE: Two students are being honored for each month from September to April of the 2024-25 school year, named as nominees for the Best of Tri-County Area Preps Student of the Year award, which will be announced at the News-Star's Preps gala on June 3.] Jannah Shoffner and Kali Martin-Johnson have been named The Shawnee News-Star and CPN Students of the Month for February and are now finalists for the Student of the Year award. Shoffner is a senior at North Rock Creek High School and Martin-Johnson is a senior at Shawnee High School.
Earlsboro claims two district victories over New Lima
Earlsboro advanced to Regional Tournament action with a sweep of New Lima in district play Tuesday at the Ball Fields at Firelake. Earlsboro 10, New Lima 3 The Falcons took a 1-0 lead after one inning and retook the lead at 3-2 in the top of the third.
Gardens of the Cross Timbers: Find beauty everywhere
Early morning I planted wild onions, wild garlic and Star of Bethlehem plants in a place I thought would be safe, secure and where the plants were unlikely to spread. The ephemeral plants might become established during this spring and return next year.
Bethel picks up district crown with three-game sweep
The Bethel Lady Wildcats whipped the Byng Lady Pirates 11-3 and then routed Madill in two straight games, 16-4 and 18-2, to earn a Class 5A District Slow-Pitch Softball Championship on Wednesday. Bethel 11, Byng 3 Bailey Tucker hit a triple and double while driving in three runs and scoring once in going 2-for-4 from the plate for the Wildcats.
OBU holds Spring game
SHAWNEE – The Oklahoma Baptist football team hosted its annual spring game earlier this month inside Crain Family Stadium at the Hurt Complex.
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Second term turmoil: Be mindful of history
The 2024 election victory of President Donald Trump by a majority of the Electoral College votes and a narrow plurality of votes cast at the polls understandably has been a source of great political satisfaction for his partisan base, and for his now captive Republican Party. The committed core of the president’s fervent support has experienced nothing short of jubilation, given the highly confrontational and contentious approach of this leader, especially on social and affirmative action, and immigration issues.