Business briefs: New businesses in Shawnee
Shawnee Kohl's to open Sephora in 2025
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Prague slow-pitch team edges Moss, falls to Preston
PRESTON – Emma Hinkle had a 3-for-4 showing from the plate with one run batted in and two runs scored and Jaxcyn Goodnight drove home three runs as the Prague Lady Red Devils held off Moss 15-14 Friday in the Preston Festival. Later in the day, host Preston pounded Prague by a 19-6 count.
Health: Oklahoma Measles Situation updates are live on OSDH webpage
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has launched a centralized location for measles updates at Oklahoma.gov/health/measles.
Seminole chamber honors two SSC employees
Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their dedication and service during the Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on March 13. Assistant Professor of English Jamie Worthley was honored as Faculty Member of the Month, and TRIO Accounting Clerk Yahnah Factor was named Staff Member of the Month.
Orange Barrel Alert: I-40 narrows near SH 9A Tuesday, Wednesday
Interstate 40 will narrow to one lane near SH-9A in Shawnee/Pottawatomie County on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Chandler upends Jones, Okemah in Thursday-Saturday games
CHANDLER – Bryson Taylor fired a three-hitter, struck out seven and gave up only one walk as the Chandler Lions downed Jones 4-1 on Thursday.
Early voting begins Thursday in Pottawatomie County for April election
Early voting begins Thursday March 27, 2025 for voters in Pottawatomie County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, April 1, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.
President Trump approves major disaster declaration for Oklahoma
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Oklahoma to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from Nov. 2-5, 2024.
Gardens of the Cross Timbers: Cool, clear water
Considering our last firestorm with blazes and high winds that covered all of Oklahoma, as well as more windy days that followed, you want to begin watering your trees until or if our spring rains appear. Add additional mulch, especially if your trees are young, but keep two inches or more away from the trunk while making a mulch donut two to four inches deep.
I-40 westbound shut down Friday night with fatality crash at mile marker 182 in Shawnee
Just after 8 p.m. Friday, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that state troopers were working a multi- vehicle fatality collision on I-40 WB at mail… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close