Lifestyle

Summer food benefit applications now available

Summer EBT for Children is a program that offers a food benefit package to school-age children who qualify for free or reduced meals. The purpose of this program is to combat child hunger by providing meals for children during the summer months when school meals are not available. The goal is to offer food assistance to income-eligible children during these summer months by supplying their families with more resources.

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Local gems

See how well you know Shawnee. Do you recognize any of these unique local gems in town? If you have something to share that’s special and unique to the community, email vicky.misa@news-star.com.

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The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department is kicking off National Travel and Tourism Week with two days of play for travelers of all ages.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Visitors will be treated to travel-planning assistance, live entertainment, giveaways and more at Oklahoma Tourism Information Centers throughout the state on Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in celebration of TravelOK Days.

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