RETREET set Saturday
Coming up on the two-year anniversary of the devastating April 19, 2023, tornado event that wreaked havoc in and around the community, a tree-planting project is underway to bring back some of the foliage that was destroyed.
"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"
Voter registration deadline is March 7 to vote in April elections
Friday, March 7, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 1, 2025 County Special Tax Question, Municipal General Election for Town of Pink, City of Maud, Town of Asher, and City of Mcloud , & also Board of Education General Election for Gordon Cooper, Earlsboro, Maud, Shawnee, Mcloud, and Grove , Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter said. Carter said that persons who are United States Citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17 ½ years old are eligible to apply for voter registration.
Trojans split doubleheader at Battle at Bricktown
Seminole State College played Rose State during the inaugural Battle at Bricktown doubleheader at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark on March 1. The Trojans dropped the first game 7-2 but bounced back with a 7-1 victory in game two.
Shawnee boys' soccer squad routs Glenpool; Lady Wolves shut out
On a cold, windy and rainy Tuesday night, Shawnee soccer split with Glenpool. The Lady Wolves lost 3-0 but the Wolves rolled to a 6-1 win to start the season.
Reminder: Protect your home, family by preparing for wildfires
Editor's note: With some recent wildfires in the area, this information from a previous column is offered as a helpful reminder. The advice is also well-timed as the spring severe weather season begins.
Bison claim baseball series from Southwestern Oklahoma State
WEATHERFORD – The Oklahoma Baptist University Bison pounded out 20 hits, nine of which went for extra bases, in slamming Southwestern Oklahoma State 19-7 in seven innings Friday to open a three-game Great American Conference baseball series.
OBU takes two of three games from SWOSU in softball series
In a closely contested battle at Bison Softball Park, Oklahoma Baptist got some timely defensive plays and crucial homer from Greenlee Wells to hold off Southwestern Oklahoma State, 3-2, on Friday in Great American Conference play. The Bison won their fourth straight in the process and improved to 9-7 overall and 4-0 in the GAC.
North Rock Creek baseball team off to a 1-1 start
The North Rock Creek Cougars got off to a 1-1 start to the baseball season after edging host Harrah 4-3 in the season opener on Saturday while falling to Bishop McGuinness 9-5 at home on Monday.
Boost life skills with help from Pioneer Library System
Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie counties – Pioneer Library System (PLS) is proud to announce its upcoming focus on Upward Mobility for March and April. Through a variety of programs and services, PLS is dedicated to empowering individuals in our community with the tools needed to succeed, grow, and thrive in today’s dynamic world.
Attorney General warns of contractor fraud after severe weather
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is cautioning Oklahomans to be on the lookout for fraudsters after Tuesday morning's severe weather. Drummond said the number of contractor fraud incidents spike in the weeks and months after storms and tornadoes.