From city reports During Monday night’s city commission meeting, Shawnee Mayor Ed Bolt delivered a proclamation to “Commemorate Juneteenth and Dunbar Heights Historic Neighborhood.” Juneteenth… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Tecumseh will be a busy place June 20 for food, fun and festivities for the Mingle on Main Street Block Party.
By Brian Johnson Sports Editor bjohnson@news-star.com The stage is set for the Potawatomi Fire as they attempt to become the first team in the history… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission met on May 29, 2024, to discuss and approve significant initiatives aimed at bolstering the state’s aviation and aerospace infrastructure. The Commission took action and approved the Department’s proposed FY 2025-2029 Five-Year Airport Construction Program (ACP), a strategic initiative which is set to invest $342 Million in Federal, State and Local Funds across the Oklahoma Airport System over the next five years. This plan aims to enhance airport facilities, support economic growth, and ensure the safety and efficiency of air travel in the state.
Freeland Wood, a retired Shawnee police officer running as a Republican, won Tuesday’s election for Pottawatomie County Sheriff. Wood defeated Republican candidate Travis Dinwiddie, the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
STROUD -- An open house was held Friday to celebrate the new surgery center and completion of facility renovations. Rural Wellness Stroud Inc. as owner and Avem Health Partners as management have each made major investments in Stroud Hospital together totaling more than $5 million dollars over the past three years.
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After operating for a year in temporary facilities while its clinic was being rebuilt after the 2023 Shawnee tornadoes, the new Northside Veterinary Hospital is open and staff are settled into daily operations at the new building.
Is there anything better than fresh from the field corn on the cob? Well, maybe homegrown tomatoes; but today I’m going to talk about corn.
While voter registration has averaged around 40,000 within Pottawatomie County over the past 20 years, party affiliation numbers among Democrats and Republicans have shifted the majority. Also, voter registration in the state is on the uptick. However, neither of these trends appear to be spurring residents to actually head to the polls on election day.