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"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"
Letter to the editor
A sober lifestyle and romantic relationships can go together
Meeting in Shawnee draws crowd to discuss open primaries, SQ 836
SHAWNEE — More than 80 residents from the Shawnee area gathered Monday night for a CommonSense Club meeting hosted by Oklahoma United to discuss State Question 836, the proposed ballot initiative to replace Oklahoma’s closed primary system with an open primary system. The larger-than-expected turnout at First United Bank led organizers to bring in extra seating to accommodate the engaged crowd.
Parmer serves as CPNHS medical director
Braden D. Parmer, M.D., medical director for CPN Health Services, had an interest in working for his Tribe when he was first starting out, but it wasn’t until last year that he had the opportunity.
Everyday Home: Fight those winter blues with sunlight and fresh air
The holiday rush is over, and many people will experience a touch of the winter blues over the next couple of months. “It’s not uncommon in the general public for us to struggle with some level of sadness or an ‘I need to get through the season’ mindset,” said Danyelle Kuss, educator and multi-county specialist for Oklahoma State University Extension in Oklahoma County.
High number of illnesses closes Dale Schools Jan. 30-31
All Dale school sites will be closed on Thursday, January 30 and Friday, January 31, 2025, due to a high number of illnesses among staff, substitute teachers, bus drivers, and students. Dale Public Schools made that announcement Tuesday night, also noting that schools would remain in session on Wednesday.
Shawnee girls, boys finish 1-2 in own tournament
The Shawnee Lady Wolves and Wolves settled for 1-2 finishes in their own tournament after dropping Saturday games at the SHS Performing Arts and Athletic Center. El Reno outscored the Shawnee girls 29-17 in the second half and came away with a 45-34 victory in the consolation championship contest and the Shawnee boys fell victim to a 27-6 second-quarter scoring barrage by Choctaw to drop a 65-46 decision.
Hesitant City Commission renews Dunnington, Latham contract
After a lengthy discussion and multiple motions, Shawnee City Commissioners ended up voting 5-2 to renew an annual contract with Latham Consulting Group and Dunnington Consulting for legislative consulting services, as it has for the past three years.
McLoud boys clip Chandler for 66 Conference Tourney title
SEMINOLE - Bryce Cowns had a lot to celebrate Saturday night. He and his teammates beat a great Chandler Lions team 52-46 to claim the Route 66 Conference Tournament Championship.
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