Bid awarded for midtown water line replacement
In April, the City of Shawnee entered into a Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols for the final design of the Midland Addition Water Line Replacement project.
"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"
Shawnee Forward to host Economic Development Summit
Shawnee Forward is excited to announce the third Annual Economic Development Summit, scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Reader photo: Pets
Readers are sharing photos of their pets with the News-Star. To share yours, please email it to newsroom@news-star.com.
Earlsboro girls recently take second in Beggs Tourney
The Class B No. 18 Earlsboro Lady Wildcats went into the Beggs Invitational as the only Class B team in the tournament with a field of Class 3A to 5A teams.
SSC reports success with GEAR UP Dreamcatcher Grant
Seminole State College has released its annual progress report on the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Dreamcatcher grant, which concluded in 2024 after seven years. The federal grant, awarded in 2017, provided critical college readiness, career exploration and academic achievement support to approximately 1,000 area students annually.
Letter to the editor
Shawnee residents help with Operation Christmas Child
Shawnee boys fall Tuesday at Booker T. Washington
TULSA – Booker T. Washington rolled to a massive 36-11 lead through one quarter and coasted to a 109-59 triumph over the Shawnee Wolves Tuesday night.
Lincoln County Election Board: Election information, reminders
Primary elections for federal, state, and county candidates are scheduled for February 11 across the state. On Election Day, the polls will be open from 7 a.m.
Candidate filing for municipal offices set Feb. 3-5
Candidates interested in filing for municipal office in six Pottawatomie County municipalities will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Feb. 3.