Shawnee Parks and Recreation
Hello, Shawnee! We enjoyed a colorful and fun Freedom Fest last Saturday at KidSpace Park! Thank you to everyone who came out! The kids loved it, and we hope you will join us next year!
"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"
Shawnee ER nurse receives DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award
SHAWNEE – Duke Haley, RN, a nurse with SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee, was recently honored with the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award. He was honored for being a great partner to both his patients and the staff he oversees.
Letter to the editor: Libraries need our help
Dear editor, Some of my earliest and fondest memories are of the second floor of the Shawnee Carnegie Library on Broadway. I can still recall… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
IFYR: Eyes shift to championship race ahead of finals Friday night
From the IFYR SHAWNEE, Okla. – With one performance left in the second go-round of the 33rd annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR), attention shifts to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
SSC secures two federal grants to enhance academic support
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Seminole State College two federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grants.
$4.8M bridge, widening approved for Moccasin Trail
At Monday’s meeting, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030. The updated five-year plan includes nearly $930 million in scheduled upgrades to county roads and bridges outside of ODOT jurisdiction across all 77 Oklahoma counties. In Pottawatomie County, a $4.8 million bridge replacement and widening of four miles of Moccasin Trail Road was among the projects approved.
Local gems: Shawnee
Local gems make up Shawnee life: See how well you know Shawnee. Do you recognize any of these fun features around town?
Photos: Locals shine in International Finals Youth Rodeo
Photos: Locals shine in International Finals Youth Rodeo
Shawnee Forward: Driving Economic growth and community prosperity in Pottawatomie County
Pottawatomie County is on the rise. At the heart of this progress is Shawnee Forward, a unique organization that serves both as the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Organization for the region.
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