August brings early summer exit
August 2025 pulled a fast one on Oklahoma. Instead of the typical late-summer swelter, the month ended with a taste of fall as two powerful cold fronts shoved aside the heat.
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ReStore to shut down Sept. 13
Time is running out for those hoping to make purchases at Shawnee’s ReStore, at Shawnee Mall, 4901 N. Kickapoo.
Photos: United Way Eastern Frontier Country Chili Cookoff
The United Way Eastern Frontier Country chapter held a kickoff cookoff on Aug. 26 at Gordon Cooper Technology Center Safety Center in Shawnee.
Shawnee Football Hall of Fame inductions set Friday night
Shawnee Football Hall of Fame 2025 will induct Justin Bedwell, Dennis Brooks, Gary Frazier, Jay Seikel and Richard Bowman (Posthumously) at the Wolves-Putman City North… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Pottawatomie County Free Fair underway
The 2025 Pottawatomie County Free Fair is underway at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center from through Saturday, Sept. 6.
After 43 years, Ken's Pizza closes Chandler location
Ken's Pizza, a staple in Chandler for 43 years, served up its last pizzas at the Chandler location Sunday night after announcing on social media that the restaurant would be shutting down permanently effective Sept. 1.
Movie listings
These are Jones Theatre listings for the week beginning Friday, Sept. 5.
Making courts work better for Oklahomans
During the First Session of the 60th Legislature, we worked to improve Oklahoma’s court system to make it more efficient and better serve both citizens and businesses. Two key measures, Senate Bill 453 and Senate Bill 632, reflect these efforts by providing fair, practical solutions for Oklahomans.
Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence accepting nominations for medal for excellence awards
OKLAHOMA CITY — Excellence begins in Oklahoma’s public school classrooms, where teachers change lives by engaging, challenging and inspiring students. The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence is now accepting nominations for the Medal for Excellence to honor these dedicated educators.
ECU reports third consecutive year of enrollment growth
ADA, Okla. – East Central University is celebrating a 9.2 percent increase in enrollment for Fall 2025, marking its third consecutive year of growth and the university’s largest student headcount since 2019.