Calendar of events
Calendar items may be sent to newsroom@news-star.com or to vicky.misa@news-star.com. Sept. 6-9 (Wednesday – Saturday) The Pottawatomie County Free Fair is from 8 a.m. to… Login to continue reading Login…
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Burnett headed to Bison Hill as VP for enrollment management
OBU Oklahoma Baptist University is excited to announce that Brad Burnett is coming to Bison Hill as vice president for enrollment management to lead the… Login to continue reading Login…
Drought and heat roar back in August
Oklahoma Climatological Survey Oklahoma tried its best Al Pacino impression from “The Godfather Part III” during August, being pulled back into drought after nearly escaping… Login to continue reading Login…
SHS holds Community Pep Rally
From SPS reports There was lots of fun and school spirit shared during Shawnee’s Community Pep Rally last week. Share your school spirit photos with… Login to continue reading Login…
Calendar of events
Kimberly Fleeting Calendar items may be sent to newsroom@news-star.com or to vicky.misa@news-star.com. Sept. 6-9 (Wednesday – Saturday) The Pottawatomie County Free Fair is from 8… Login to continue reading Login…
Dunbar Heights gateway sign installed
Vicky O. Misa The Shawnee News-Star vicky.misa@news-star.com A new gateway sign welcoming travelers into the city is now installed – this time on West Farrall… Login to continue reading Login…
For second year, Oklahoma leads the nation for aviation high schools
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Six years after statehood, powered flight came to Oklahoma on March 18, 1910, when Charles Willard flew his Curtiss Pusher airplane to… Login to continue reading Login…
Devon Energy awards scholarships to Oklahoma children of first responders
Submitted Devon Energy, a leading oil and gas producer in the U.S., awarded 10 college scholarships to children of first responders in Oklahoma, including one… Login to continue reading Login…
Resource independence: water quality testing as a reflection of Potawatomi ways
Rachel Maker and Paige Willett Citizen Potawatomi Nation In Potawatomi culture, water is regarded as a powerful, life sustaining force that should be cared for… Login to continue reading Login…
OBU president delivers annual Convocation address
OBU Oklahoma Baptist University President Dr. Heath A. Thomas delivered the annual Convocation address Aug. 30 during chapel. The service took place in the Recreation… Login to continue reading Login…