As the summer season comes to an end, local families are preparing for the school year with back-to-school sales, but many families are not just shopping for their own children. Families are collecting school supplies, along with personal care items and fun toys, for children in need around the world.
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E) line crews went head-to-head in the 34th annual Linemen's Expo, an annual companywide friendly competition showcasing its line workers’ skills and stamina. Families and colleagues were among the spectators cheering on the line crews who tirelessly help contribute directly to a healthy power grid, ensuring our customers receive reliable power, particularly during severe weather.
Shawnee's Child Nutrition team attended the annual Oklahoma School Nutrition Association Conference recently to grow, learn, and bring back fresh ideas to keep students fueled with healthy, nutritious meals. .
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Oklahoma Baptist men's basketball coach Jason Eaker announced the signing of JUCO forward Amren Hoard to his team's 2025-26 roster on Tuesday. "You get very fortunate at times in our profession in regard to your recruiting and roster construction responsibilities and that's exactly what happened in this case with us adding a person and player as seasoned and accomplished as Amren," Eaker said.
By the time you read these words in our favorite local newspaper, the heat will be on. The dry, roasting dog days will have descended on the land.
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Grief is never easy, but for the caregiver who has witnessed the slow deterioration in health and subsequent loss of independence of someone they loved, grieving can be extra difficult. Even though the death may have been anticipated, those left behind may not have expected the overwhelming emotions it has brought.
SHAWNEE, Okla. — A special duo will grace the skies above the Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival, carrying on a family tradition of piloting hot air balloons.
The eighth annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival will return to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Festival grounds Aug. 8-9, 2025.