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"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"
Senior conference held at Tecumseh High School
Community partners and several speakers visited with students at the Tecumseh High Schools senior conference, where seniors learned a lot about the workforce, financial aid, renting or buying a home, auto maintenance and more.
Dale drills Byng twice in a pair of road games
BYNG - Dale traveled to Byng for its first road games Tuesday night and came home with two more easy wins.
Sheriff's Office launches traffic safety operation for Thanksgiving holiday
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office announces the launch of “Project Safe Feast,” a traffic safety initiative aimed at keeping roadways safe during the busy Thanksgiving travel period. From Friday, Nov.
K9 Kylo receives protective body armor
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office and K9 Kylo has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Kylo’s vest was sponsored by fundraiser hosted by Cindy Davis and friends and embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always." Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States.
Wolf Spirit Dance Troupe visits Shawnee schools
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Shawnee Public Schools Wolf Spirit Dance Troupe and Native American student leaders are visiting all Shawnee schools. Through performances and cultural sharing, they’re inspiring students with the importance of preserving and celebrating traditions across generations.
Orange Barrel Alert: I-40 narrows Thursday
Eastbound I-40 will be narrowed to one lane near SH-102 (mm 179.5) in Shawnee from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday for surface maintenance.
ECU names newest facility in honor of Dan Hays
East Central University ADA, Okla. – In 2023, East Central University announced the launch of a campaign that would see the construction of a new… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
From the desk of Sen. Grant Green
It’s been a busy month in the Senate following the general election. I’m pleased President Donald Trump won a second term in the White House and that Republicans prevailed in other key federal elections.
AAA: More than 697,000 Oklahomans will travel for Thanksgiving
OKLAHOMA CITY – AAA is projecting a record-setting travel volume for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, across America and here in the Sooner State. Here’s a quick look at some of the numbers, trends and tips from AAA: 697,258 – Number of Oklahomans who will travel 50 miles or more from home for the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday travel period (Nov.