Hort Q&A: Perennial sunflowers
Are there any perennial sunflowers? Absolutely! Several are native and perennial to Oklahoma. One has just been selected for the 2025 Oklahoma Proven perennial of the year.
"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"
China summit reflects U.S. unilateral moves
End of summer brings acceleration of activities, including internationally the summit meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, held August 31 to September 1 at the seaside in Tiantin, China. This coalition was established in 2001 around the China-Russia axis to create cohesion and coordination among broadly congenial nation-states.
OSU announces largest gift ever to School of Media and Strategic Communications
Oklahoma State University has announced a historic gift to the School of Media and Strategic Communications from OSU alumnus Keith Garton and his husband, David Sheehan. The commitment is the largest in program history and will establish the Garton Family Endowed Chair for Media and Strategic Communications.
Letter to the editor
Ignoring the consensus
Oklahoma Baptist University presents top employee honors during convocation
Oklahoma Baptist University presented its highest employee awards during Convocation chapel on Aug. 27, 2025, at the Recreation and Wellness Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee.
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department opens 2026 Recreational Trail Grant application
The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) Grants Team is pleased to announce that the 2026 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant application period is now officially open.
Applications open for Delta Dental grant program
Applications are now open for Delta Dental of Oklahoma (DDOK) Foundation’s 2026 grant program. Through this program, DDOK Foundation will provide millions of dollars in grants and in-kind donations to support oral health initiatives across the state.
Kerbs visits Shawnee Middle School
Rep. Dell Kerbs for visited Shawnee Middle School this week.
MaKenzie Sullivan is a new member of American Angus Association
MaKenzie Sullivan, Tecumseh, Oklahoma, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
Barkhimer to continue as assistant city manager
With the recent appointment of Mark Simpson as Shawnee’s new city manager, through a city press release it has been confirmed that Seth Barkhimer will also drop the “interim” from his title and serve as the assistant city manager; Barkhimer will continue his duties as director of engineering. “I look forward to serving in this expanded role and building on the progress we’ve made,” Barkhimer said.