Thinking Out Loud: Alone time to cry
Losing a loved one is a shock. Most of us are not prepared for the full impact of grief.
"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance launches Coats for Kids initiative
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance (OKFB) has launched its Coats for Kids initiative where agents across all 77 Oklahoma counties are working with communities to ensure no child faces the winter cold unprotected. Whether you’re an OKFB member or a non-member, a local business, or a community partner, there are many ways to help.
Everyday Home: Reset your child's sleep schedule for back-to-school
It's that time of the year again. The dreaded second week of school! The time when the long summer days of lounging around are over and the excitement of a new school year has worn off.
Shawnee Forward holds Bowling for Business tournament
Shawnee Forward held its second annual Bowling for Business event Aug. 19 at FireLake Bowling Center.
City attorney updates Commission about Fairview Mausoleum
Last week the Shawnee City Commission took time to discuss Pottawatomie County case No. CJ-2023-468 in executive session – a case related to the city’s ongoing efforts to move the deceased interred at the mausoleum at Fairview Cemetery after the structure had to be closed for safety concerns.
Avedis Foundation: Nearly 2,400 attend 'Celebrate Educators' event
SHAWNEE — Avedis Foundation hosted its 8th annual “Celebrate Educators” event on Friday, Aug. 22 at FireLake Arena in Shawnee, welcoming nearly 2,400 educators from Pottawatomie County and public school districts from the neighboring communities of Seminole, Prague, Meeker, Chandler, and Little Axe.
Wolves conduct scrimmages with Blanchard, Noble, Chickasha
The Shawnee Wolves faced off against Blanchard, Noble and Chickasha Friday night in football scrimmage action. After a round robin with each team facing the other in short spurts, Noble took on Chickasha and Blanchard faced Shawnee in a half game.
Local law enforcement officers participate in multi-state operation targeting human traffickers
On Aug. 21-22, The Interstate Justice Coalition provided analytical and operational support to counter sex trafficking efforts in Mississippi, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, according to Skull Games, which released information about the operation on its Facebook page.
Shawnee takes two tightly-contested games from PC North
Shawnee softball swept a double header against Putnam City North Friday in a couple of closely contested games. Nana Martin had an RBI and a run scored in the first game.
Photos: OBU scrimmage
Photos: OBU scrimmage