Amidst a Trial
Finally my heart is strengthened,
"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"
Everyday Home: Refrigerator and freezer jams and jellies
Fresh, locally grown fruits are in full season right now. Some families will be bushels of produce and spend the day making homemade Jams, Jellies and Soft Spreads to enjoy throughout the year.
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IFYR: Second go-round kicks off with thrilling displays of youth talent
Note: This story followed Wednesday's performances and went to press prior to Thursday's action story being available and Friday's finals. Watch for IFYR updates in Tuesday's edition and online at news-star.com.
CPN gears up to host annual Fireflight Balloon Festival
SHAWNEE — The Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest will take place in Shawnee on Friday, Aug. 8 and Saturday, Aug. 9.
In the arena …
The International Finals Youth Rodeo continues through Friday night at the Expo Center. See related stories and photos on pages B1-B3.
Pottawatomie County teens attend MyPI Youth Emergency Preparedness Camp
Eight Pottawatomie County 4-H members were among 26 teens from nine counties across the state who participated in the inaugural MyPI (My Preparedness Initiative) Oklahoma Youth Emergency Preparedness Camp, held in Sulphur, Oklahoma. This camp was organized by Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension along with several community partners.
Oklahoma superintendent orders all districts to offer free meals
OKLAHOMA CITY — All public schools in Oklahoma must pay for free cafeteria meals for every student and exclude certain dyes and processed foods, the state’s top education official ordered.
City seeks input to draft 2025-30 Consolidated Plan
The City of Shawnee’s Community Development staff is seeking input from residents to draft its 2025-30 Consolidated Plan. From now until Aug.