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"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"
North Rock Creek pops Purcell 42-21
From Staff Reports Caleb Hawkins ran for 242 yards on 20 carries and scored four touchdowns Friday night as the North Rock Creek Cougars popped… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Pet Talk: Taking the sting out of scorpions
Special to the News-Star Scorpions are commonly found in Texas and much of the southwestern United States, meaning that both people and pets in these… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
NRC celebrates Homecoming
North Rock Creek High School held homecoming events Friday night. Caleb Hawkins and Marlee Reece were crowned King and Queen.
Chandler falls to Lone Grove in 3A State Semifinals
By Kent Bush Sports Correspondent OKLAHOMA CITY _ Chandler’s softball season came to an end in the 3A State Semifinals in a loss to Lone… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Pecans are the pick of the season
By Gail Ellis OSU STILLWATER, Okla. –The state’s wholesale pecan industry generates $23 million a year, and with the 2024 harvest on the horizon, Oklahoma… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Pott. County sales tax collections up
Pottawatomie County sales tax collections in October show a nearly $66K increase in numbers compared to September and reports a more than $29K increase when compared to last year’s October figures.
OBU volleyball squad sweeps two road matches
From Oklahoma Baptist Athletics MAGNOLIA, Ark. – The Oklahoma Baptist University Volleyball team finished the week 2-0 for the second consecutive week after a Friday… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Bison soccer team ties with NWOSU, 1-1
From Oklahoma Baptist Athletics In a tightly contested match, Northwestern Oklahoma and Oklahoma Baptist drew 1-1 on Saturday at the OBU Soccer Complex. Both teams… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Enchanted Woodland event set Oct. 26 in Shawnee
SHAWNEE - Dust off your ruby slippers and make your way to Woodland Park in downtown Shawnee on Saturday, October 26, because there's no place like Shawnee for a magical fall celebration! From 1-3 p.m., the Enchanted Woodland event will cast its spell over downtown Shawnee, offering Fall Fest Fun and family-friendly activities for all ages. A Day of Enchantment Awaits Step into the world of Halloween magic with exciting activities and contests that will delight the entire family.