Letter to the editor
Things have changed at city hall
"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"
Oklahoma Collegiate DECA members elected to international office
Oklahoma Collegiate DECA members returned from the International Career Development Conference in San Francisco with two international officers and several awards. Peighton Harak and Tucker West were elected to the 2025-26 Collegiate DECA Executive Council as vice presidents.
Ensure you're not underinsured
As someone who’s worked in the insurance industry in one way or another his entire career, nothing brings me more sadness than to see people who’ve experienced catastrophic loss. Loss of that magnitude is devastating, so I speak so much on preparing for it in case you ever experience it.
Thursday Baseball Roundup
Tecumseh blitzes Bethel twice for baseball doubleheader sweep
Bison softball squad sweeps home series Arkansas Tech
Oklahoma Baptist had no trouble against Arkansas Tech on Friday, winning the Great American Conference doubleheader by 8-2 and 4-0 scores at Bison Softball Park. For the Bison, they have won 22 of their last 26 games.
Local news brief
Shawnee police confirmed Monday that a bicyclist was hit by a car at Harrison and Main Street Saturday night.
Pet Talk: Springtime chick ownership
With sprouting spring flowers and egg hunt preparations come a new seasonal batch of chicks, which may tempt many potential owners this year amid high egg prices at grocery stores. These tiny chirping bundles of joy enamor owners of all ages, but they also bring an abundance of responsibilities to ensure their well-being.
Shawnee Middle School students experience art in a unique setting at Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
Shawnee Middle School’s Functional Skills students recently had the opportunity to explore the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art during a field trip designed just for them.
SSC delegation participates in Higher Ed and Oklahoma's Promise Day
Seminole State College students, employees and community supporters traveled to the Oklahoma State Capitol on April 15 to participate in the annual Higher Education and Oklahoma’s Promise Day. Sponsored by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the day underscores the value of public higher education and celebrates legislative support of key initiatives like the Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship.
Pet Talk: Managing eyesight decline in aging pets
Growing old alongside your furry friend brings cherished memories, but it also brings inevitable changes. As they age, pets slow down, may experience behavioral changes, and develop stiff joints; one of the most jarring changes that come with a pet's aging can be their loss of vision.