SFD honors its Firefighter of the Year
Local reports The Shawnee Fire Department named Sgt. BJ Goodnight as its 2023 Firefighter of the Year. Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now…
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Local reports C3 seeks volunteers to staff Shawnee warming station SHAWNEE — As temperatures continue their downward spiral into deep winter, it has been announced… Login to continue reading Login…
C3 seeks volunteers to staff warming station
Vicky O. Misa The Shawnee News-Star vicky.misa@news-star.com SHAWNEE — As temperatures continue their downward spiral into deep winter, it has been announced that a warming… Login to continue reading Login…
Bitter cold coming: Red Cross tips to stay safe
American Red Cross A winter storm will blow through the region starting late Thursday, bringing freezing temperatures and subzero wind chills that will persist for… Login to continue reading Login…
Warm December caps warm 2023
Oklahoma Climatological Survey December was unusually warm across all of Oklahoma, and uncommonly wet across the northwestern third. A prolonged absence of Arctic air led… Login to continue reading Login…
Avedis Foundation awards grant to enhance adaptive field
SSC The Avedis Foundation has awarded a $70,000 grant to the SSC Educational Foundation to add a shade structure and update handicap-accessible seating to the… Login to continue reading Login…
Pott. County sales tax collections up for January
Vicky O. Misa The Shawnee News-Star vicky.misa@news-star.com Pottawatomie County sales tax collections in January show a nearly $54K decrease in numbers compared to December and… Login to continue reading Login…
OHP reports one fatality in Hardesty Road crash
Local reports The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports a Perry man was killed late Tuesday night in a one-vehicle crash on Hardesty Road in Pottawatomie County.… Login to continue reading Login…
Family continues longtime support of OBU with curtains donation for Yarborough Auditorium
OBU Yarborough Auditorium at Oklahoma Baptist University has received a stunning makeover with brand new curtains, thanks to the donation from the Robidou family. The… Login to continue reading Login…
Sunnyside Up celebrates 30 years in Shawnee
Staff reports Shawnee’s Sunnyside Up restaurant, 426 N. Broadway, recently celebrated 30 years of business in Shawnee. The restaurant first opened Dec. 26, 1993 in… Login to continue reading Login…