OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, on Monday won passage of legislation that prohibits the governor from closing any business during a pandemic without documented scientific evidence that the nature of the business actually contributes to the spread of the disease.
Shawnee Forward, alongside local leaders and community members, recently celebrated two ribbon-cutting ceremonies that mark continued growth and investment in Shawnee.
Shawnee, OK – April 22, 2025 — The Shawnee Board of Education is proud to announce the appointmentof Dr. Jason James as the new Superintendent of Shawnee Public Schools. The Board voted unanimouslythis morning to approve his hire, marking a…
Edmond, Oklahoma – The Missing in Oklahoma (MiOK) day will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at The University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Science Institute. Families of missing persons are encouraged to attend.
Shawnee Okla. – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has announced awardees for Certified Healthy Oklahoma, a public health initiative recognizing organizations that implement best practices and policies that support improved health and wellness. Certified Healthy Oklahoma – a collaborative effort of OSDH, The Oklahoma Academy, Oklahoma Turning Point Council and the State Chamber of Oklahoma – offers certifications in six categories: Business, Campus, Community, Congregation, Early Childhood Program and School.
In recognition of National Youth Sports Safety Month, Delta Dental of Oklahoma has free mouthguards available for youth athletes across the state.
Photos: Tecumseh, Dale and North Rock Creek Slow Pitch
After having a lot of success bringing back a fun fundraiser in 2024, organizers announced that this year’s Shawnee Powder Puff game will be held May 2 on the turf at Jim Thorpe Stadium. “I think it was very successful last year,” said pom team member Abi Clements.
[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.] Poplyn (Poppy) Robinson and Emily Lazzara have been named The Shawnee News-Star and CPN Students of the Month for January and are now finalists for the Student of the Year award. Robinson is a senior at Dale High School and Lazzara is a senior at Prague High School.
Last week's poetry night, held at The Lunch Box, 217 E. Main Street, featured storyteller Rick Masters, from Norman.