Gardens of the Cross Timbers: Spring is in the Air
By Becky Emerson Carlberg For The Shawnee News-Star Weekender It’s that time of year when the glorious Bradford pears have erupted into billowy white lollipops.… Login to continue reading Login…
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Become a savvier shopper with Pottawatomie County 4-H Consumer Judging classes
Pottwatomie County 4-H Pottawatomie County 4-H is excited to announce the launch of its Consumer Judging Classes, designed to enhance the shopping skills of youth… Login to continue reading Login…
Senior Day at the Capitol to be held March 11
COEDD Area Agency on Aging, Shawnee Oklahoma senior citizens, their caregivers, and those generally interested in matters affecting aging Oklahomans are invited to the State… Login to continue reading Login…
Hort Q&A: When should I plant my garden?
Carla Smith Horticulture Educator, Pottawatomie County Extension Service When Should I Plant My Garden? One question creates another. Well, what are you growing? And… Login to continue reading Login…
Red Cross Month kicks off to honor community heroes
Red Cross The American Red Cross serving Kansas and Oklahoma is kicking off its annual Red Cross Month celebration in March to honor local community… Login to continue reading Login…
Wildfires erupt during warm February
Oklahoma Climatological Survey Wildfires tore through northwestern Oklahoma in late February, propelled by severe winds gusting to over 60 mph, relative humidity values in the… Login to continue reading Login…
Fire season is here
Becky Emerson Carlberg Editor’s note: This story kicks off the News-Star’s annual series of special gardening articles written by Shawnee-area Master Gardeners. These stories run… Login to continue reading Login…
The Body of Christ
I envisioned Jesus, Upon the cross, He was dying for me, I am no longer lost! As I beheld his body, There is spirit in… Login to continue reading Login…
Even When Parted
Time is an element, Of both light and darkness, It fosters profound strength, And has patience in our weakness. Time is present, In each moment… Login to continue reading Login…
Fr. Peter Shults to speak at St. Benedict Catholic Church Lenten mission
Alex Lee St. Benedict Catholic Church, Shawnee St. Benedict Catholic Church in Shawnee is holding a Lenten Mission from 7-8 p.m. March 4-6. Presenting the… Login to continue reading Login…